CONTROL LINE COMBAT SUBJECT OF conversation Internet revolves around notion allowing electric starters /2A event Some pilots have spoken allowing devices Combat events opinions subject ranging full limited use use discretion event director root talk frustration trying get /2A engines started during contests matter during practice sessions desire some have actual flying ability determine outcome match began model-flying builder-of-the-model rule order compete build own models drew up rule no doubt believed hobbys goal development allaround modelers creative innovative competitions mere forums test ones ideas inventions As result builder-of-the-model rule forced learn about adhesives characteristics balsa spruce bass pine plywood other woods covering techniques silk tissue later MylarTM films Builders also needed know use power tools hand tools build true lightweight models complement building aspect modelers needed learn about engines fuels Engines 35 years ago same quality today Veteran mild term old Combat pilots will tell about good old days Fox Rockets Johnson Combat Specials Veco Combats OS Max Combats SuperTigre G2 l-35s Combatshow well engines ran matches won will learn engines sometimes cantankerous prone breaking Some needle valves would hold setting Johnsons notorious blowing fabric gaskets out critical moments Fox engines tended kits required aftermarket parts some consistency operation SuperTigres past regularly blew cranks rear main bearings occasional rod Cox 049s 05 consistently blew ball-and-socket joints crankshafts rods cases glow plugs amazing regularity Equipment considerably better now broken Nelson parts have glow plugs Russian Ukrainian FAI Federation Aeronautique Intemationale engines made outstanding metals treated some kindness run almost indefinitely cuffent bunch engines reliable Cox Tee Dees can still difficult Back subject allowing electric starters Todays equipment much better good old days have Fast Combat contest can attest remarkable starting ability Nelson Combat Special Time after time will see one-flip starts No other form aircraft modeling can boast accomplishment FAI engines almost good part little muffling canister can hinder starting ability As still require touch Some have touch others never will us somewhere between like fact pilot needs know start engine needs spend time developing technique reward 124 Model Aviation Flighter Randy Weller Irvine CA working Cyclon-powered Combat model Cyclon 049 engine rumor user-friendly Bill Maywalds Corona CA prototype model rack made side-exhaust version will released future PVC can hold up seven models can taken apart developing technique occasional airtime win have moderate ability starting engine will get up air still have opportunity wiggle handle correct instant get everelusive kill What has considered whether take away engine-handling aspect hobby model-building aspect has eliminated has allowed people participate dying segment hobby like see people contests dont mind some models store-bought dont like fact youngster may never learn subtleties building models proper use tools can probably live electric starters people still trying figure out what about 75 80 mph Combat have grown love 80 mph event simple gives participants freedom select variety equipmentnone needs expensive 80 mph contest Whittier Nannws June 5-6 11 entries laid-back contest good flying what intended idea Slow Combat came about Fuel shutoffs required contest did see effective since no flyaways Gary Cash came out last minute beat everyone take first-place honors Pete Athans second third Repaired Fast Combat models work very well 80 mph might trusted Fast key 80 mph event finding right size venturi opening correct propellers Once find what works just matter flying starting square begin very small venturi opening some sort 9 x 4 prop Check speed too slow drill out venturi little time have full spray bar running through venturi can file metal off both sides let air venturi what did old K&B ringed 35s engines ran very well heavy did want start hot hot days resorted putting ice between runs dousing water restarted during match contestants like use OS Max EP 35s because cheap tight Several pilots Whittier Narrows used old Fox steel engines others used Magnum XL 35s good results Doss Porter came down flatlands Fresno CA wore himself out trying start SuperTigre G2 1 loose head bolts Doss works refrigeration engineer claims cooling units work best head bolts loose figured model engines worked same principle old foam models some store-bought Czech models competition Bill Maywald present Allanplane kits sale informed now Leader Small Airfoil Technology MASIER AIRSCREW MASTER AIRSCREW has propellers flying needs popular sizes best prices Superefficient airfoil sections create greater thrust lower rpms resulting quieter operation Available 8 distinctive styles both glassfilled nylon strength durability beechwood maple great looks Both materials offer superior performance 55x4 55x45$129 6x3 6x35 6x4 1 99 7x3456139 8x34567149 12x6 12x8$289 13x6 13x8399 14x6 14x8559 7x4 7x5$149 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x6159 9x5 9x6 9x7179 10x510x610x710x8. 209 12x6 12x8$400 13x6 13x8500 14x6 14x8600 16x6 16x8 l6xl0.. 1050 16x6 16x8 l6xl0. 18x6 18x8 18x101325 gel-9x4568$210 10x5678240 11x67810270 12x689345 13x6810420 14x6810555 -I 10x6 10x8$415 11x711x9425 12x8 12x10445 13x8 13x10465 9x45678 95x6$169 10x4967R9 199 11x45678910219 11x75139 15x8 15x10$289 16x6 16x8399 11x6 11x7 11x8$229 12x6 12x8299 13x6 13x8 13x10429 14x8 14x10599 18x8 18x10$1600 20x820x101800 20x820x102100 20x6 20x8 20x10. $1525 16x68l0$950 18x68101500 20x68101700 22x810121925 24x810122100 10x7$795 11x7 11x8895 12x6995 13x81095 Windsor Propeller Co Inc 3219 Monier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Ph 9166318385 wwwmasterairscrewcom October1999 125 Robart Gear features compact desifn tougher lighter weight retracts Pneumatic Mechanical Retracts mid-size models Retract Angles 700850900 Forward thrust Nosegear Supported full line RoboStrut straight c complete Robart Pn Air Control Systems Backed Over famous Robart Ri editor Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA newsletter Bill will excellent job help Combat fraternity writing occasional article will put out quality product will informative creative Bill produces markets AllanpIane tries think up new better ways doing things has designed built balanced model rack will hold up seven models can taken apart rack made PVC polyvinyl chloride tubing hope will include drawing future MACA newsletters Mike Willcox went St Petersburg Russia contest finished sixth said quite experience level flying high brought back bunch Cyclon 049s supposed revolutionize Combat Combat pilots may need organize several overseas outings participate different level Most American pilots seldom have opportunity experience F2D international level Two contests year US enough adequately prepared battle against rest world friend Charlie Johnson makes point go South Africa yearly attend modeling competitions has sponsoring novice Combat event mostly level flying Maneuvers permitted idea try get new people circle someone else Charlie says lot fun Modeling supplies equipment very hard come modelers part world have included photograph Cyclon 049 just know really does exist Randy Weiler shown photo Free Right guy turned outlaw Combat guy first seen little beasts rumor user-friendly side-exhaust version will market near future time Stels produced two 049sone side-exhaust other twin exhaust However Alexander Gieviesky did continue engine manufacturer June ModelAviation page 1271 included two old photographs asked identify people James Mears sent following information Top row standing Howard Henry 69 Combat Ralph Rower Stunt Raymond Wilkins Combat center row left right Bobby Mears seven years James Mears 21 yearsha ha Andy Mears four years Riley Wooten about 50 yearstell him said Bill Young Rat Race Wayne Welch Combat laying down Pete Jaden Stunt Combat Ray Wilkins Raymonds twin About 1962 photograph Anchor Steam Beer Team includes Herman Yue Mike Spindler Edmund L Bridant Rich von Lopez about 1976 Model Aviation MODEL SUPPLY EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSPAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS F TAN II RUBBER /4 46 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 P/M delivered US 10 lb box $135n UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FE kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 124, 125, 126
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 124, 125, 126
CONTROL LINE COMBAT SUBJECT OF conversation Internet revolves around notion allowing electric starters /2A event Some pilots have spoken allowing devices Combat events opinions subject ranging full limited use use discretion event director root talk frustration trying get /2A engines started during contests matter during practice sessions desire some have actual flying ability determine outcome match began model-flying builder-of-the-model rule order compete build own models drew up rule no doubt believed hobbys goal development allaround modelers creative innovative competitions mere forums test ones ideas inventions As result builder-of-the-model rule forced learn about adhesives characteristics balsa spruce bass pine plywood other woods covering techniques silk tissue later MylarTM films Builders also needed know use power tools hand tools build true lightweight models complement building aspect modelers needed learn about engines fuels Engines 35 years ago same quality today Veteran mild term old Combat pilots will tell about good old days Fox Rockets Johnson Combat Specials Veco Combats OS Max Combats SuperTigre G2 l-35s Combatshow well engines ran matches won will learn engines sometimes cantankerous prone breaking Some needle valves would hold setting Johnsons notorious blowing fabric gaskets out critical moments Fox engines tended kits required aftermarket parts some consistency operation SuperTigres past regularly blew cranks rear main bearings occasional rod Cox 049s 05 consistently blew ball-and-socket joints crankshafts rods cases glow plugs amazing regularity Equipment considerably better now broken Nelson parts have glow plugs Russian Ukrainian FAI Federation Aeronautique Intemationale engines made outstanding metals treated some kindness run almost indefinitely cuffent bunch engines reliable Cox Tee Dees can still difficult Back subject allowing electric starters Todays equipment much better good old days have Fast Combat contest can attest remarkable starting ability Nelson Combat Special Time after time will see one-flip starts No other form aircraft modeling can boast accomplishment FAI engines almost good part little muffling canister can hinder starting ability As still require touch Some have touch others never will us somewhere between like fact pilot needs know start engine needs spend time developing technique reward 124 Model Aviation Flighter Randy Weller Irvine CA working Cyclon-powered Combat model Cyclon 049 engine rumor user-friendly Bill Maywalds Corona CA prototype model rack made side-exhaust version will released future PVC can hold up seven models can taken apart developing technique occasional airtime win have moderate ability starting engine will get up air still have opportunity wiggle handle correct instant get everelusive kill What has considered whether take away engine-handling aspect hobby model-building aspect has eliminated has allowed people participate dying segment hobby like see people contests dont mind some models store-bought dont like fact youngster may never learn subtleties building models proper use tools can probably live electric starters people still trying figure out what about 75 80 mph Combat have grown love 80 mph event simple gives participants freedom select variety equipmentnone needs expensive 80 mph contest Whittier Nannws June 5-6 11 entries laid-back contest good flying what intended idea Slow Combat came about Fuel shutoffs required contest did see effective since no flyaways Gary Cash came out last minute beat everyone take first-place honors Pete Athans second third Repaired Fast Combat models work very well 80 mph might trusted Fast key 80 mph event finding right size venturi opening correct propellers Once find what works just matter flying starting square begin very small venturi opening some sort 9 x 4 prop Check speed too slow drill out venturi little time have full spray bar running through venturi can file metal off both sides let air venturi what did old K&B ringed 35s engines ran very well heavy did want start hot hot days resorted putting ice between runs dousing water restarted during match contestants like use OS Max EP 35s because cheap tight Several pilots Whittier Narrows used old Fox steel engines others used Magnum XL 35s good results Doss Porter came down flatlands Fresno CA wore himself out trying start SuperTigre G2 1 loose head bolts Doss works refrigeration engineer claims cooling units work best head bolts loose figured model engines worked same principle old foam models some store-bought Czech models competition Bill Maywald present Allanplane kits sale informed now Leader Small Airfoil Technology MASIER AIRSCREW MASTER AIRSCREW has propellers flying needs popular sizes best prices Superefficient airfoil sections create greater thrust lower rpms resulting quieter operation Available 8 distinctive styles both glassfilled nylon strength durability beechwood maple great looks Both materials offer superior performance 55x4 55x45$129 6x3 6x35 6x4 1 99 7x3456139 8x34567149 12x6 12x8$289 13x6 13x8399 14x6 14x8559 7x4 7x5$149 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x6159 9x5 9x6 9x7179 10x510x610x710x8. 209 12x6 12x8$400 13x6 13x8500 14x6 14x8600 16x6 16x8 l6xl0.. 1050 16x6 16x8 l6xl0. 18x6 18x8 18x101325 gel-9x4568$210 10x5678240 11x67810270 12x689345 13x6810420 14x6810555 -I 10x6 10x8$415 11x711x9425 12x8 12x10445 13x8 13x10465 9x45678 95x6$169 10x4967R9 199 11x45678910219 11x75139 15x8 15x10$289 16x6 16x8399 11x6 11x7 11x8$229 12x6 12x8299 13x6 13x8 13x10429 14x8 14x10599 18x8 18x10$1600 20x820x101800 20x820x102100 20x6 20x8 20x10. $1525 16x68l0$950 18x68101500 20x68101700 22x810121925 24x810122100 10x7$795 11x7 11x8895 12x6995 13x81095 Windsor Propeller Co Inc 3219 Monier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Ph 9166318385 wwwmasterairscrewcom October1999 125 Robart Gear features compact desifn tougher lighter weight retracts Pneumatic Mechanical Retracts mid-size models Retract Angles 700850900 Forward thrust Nosegear Supported full line RoboStrut straight c complete Robart Pn Air Control Systems Backed Over famous Robart Ri editor Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA newsletter Bill will excellent job help Combat fraternity writing occasional article will put out quality product will informative creative Bill produces markets AllanpIane tries think up new better ways doing things has designed built balanced model rack will hold up seven models can taken apart rack made PVC polyvinyl chloride tubing hope will include drawing future MACA newsletters Mike Willcox went St Petersburg Russia contest finished sixth said quite experience level flying high brought back bunch Cyclon 049s supposed revolutionize Combat Combat pilots may need organize several overseas outings participate different level Most American pilots seldom have opportunity experience F2D international level Two contests year US enough adequately prepared battle against rest world friend Charlie Johnson makes point go South Africa yearly attend modeling competitions has sponsoring novice Combat event mostly level flying Maneuvers permitted idea try get new people circle someone else Charlie says lot fun Modeling supplies equipment very hard come modelers part world have included photograph Cyclon 049 just know really does exist Randy Weiler shown photo Free Right guy turned outlaw Combat guy first seen little beasts rumor user-friendly side-exhaust version will market near future time Stels produced two 049sone side-exhaust other twin exhaust However Alexander Gieviesky did continue engine manufacturer June ModelAviation page 1271 included two old photographs asked identify people James Mears sent following information Top row standing Howard Henry 69 Combat Ralph Rower Stunt Raymond Wilkins Combat center row left right Bobby Mears seven years James Mears 21 yearsha ha Andy Mears four years Riley Wooten about 50 yearstell him said Bill Young Rat Race Wayne Welch Combat laying down Pete Jaden Stunt Combat Ray Wilkins Raymonds twin About 1962 photograph Anchor Steam Beer Team includes Herman Yue Mike Spindler Edmund L Bridant Rich von Lopez about 1976 Model Aviation MODEL SUPPLY EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSPAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS F TAN II RUBBER /4 46 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 P/M delivered US 10 lb box $135n UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FE kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 124, 125, 126
CONTROL LINE COMBAT SUBJECT OF conversation Internet revolves around notion allowing electric starters /2A event Some pilots have spoken allowing devices Combat events opinions subject ranging full limited use use discretion event director root talk frustration trying get /2A engines started during contests matter during practice sessions desire some have actual flying ability determine outcome match began model-flying builder-of-the-model rule order compete build own models drew up rule no doubt believed hobbys goal development allaround modelers creative innovative competitions mere forums test ones ideas inventions As result builder-of-the-model rule forced learn about adhesives characteristics balsa spruce bass pine plywood other woods covering techniques silk tissue later MylarTM films Builders also needed know use power tools hand tools build true lightweight models complement building aspect modelers needed learn about engines fuels Engines 35 years ago same quality today Veteran mild term old Combat pilots will tell about good old days Fox Rockets Johnson Combat Specials Veco Combats OS Max Combats SuperTigre G2 l-35s Combatshow well engines ran matches won will learn engines sometimes cantankerous prone breaking Some needle valves would hold setting Johnsons notorious blowing fabric gaskets out critical moments Fox engines tended kits required aftermarket parts some consistency operation SuperTigres past regularly blew cranks rear main bearings occasional rod Cox 049s 05 consistently blew ball-and-socket joints crankshafts rods cases glow plugs amazing regularity Equipment considerably better now broken Nelson parts have glow plugs Russian Ukrainian FAI Federation Aeronautique Intemationale engines made outstanding metals treated some kindness run almost indefinitely cuffent bunch engines reliable Cox Tee Dees can still difficult Back subject allowing electric starters Todays equipment much better good old days have Fast Combat contest can attest remarkable starting ability Nelson Combat Special Time after time will see one-flip starts No other form aircraft modeling can boast accomplishment FAI engines almost good part little muffling canister can hinder starting ability As still require touch Some have touch others never will us somewhere between like fact pilot needs know start engine needs spend time developing technique reward 124 Model Aviation Flighter Randy Weller Irvine CA working Cyclon-powered Combat model Cyclon 049 engine rumor user-friendly Bill Maywalds Corona CA prototype model rack made side-exhaust version will released future PVC can hold up seven models can taken apart developing technique occasional airtime win have moderate ability starting engine will get up air still have opportunity wiggle handle correct instant get everelusive kill What has considered whether take away engine-handling aspect hobby model-building aspect has eliminated has allowed people participate dying segment hobby like see people contests dont mind some models store-bought dont like fact youngster may never learn subtleties building models proper use tools can probably live electric starters people still trying figure out what about 75 80 mph Combat have grown love 80 mph event simple gives participants freedom select variety equipmentnone needs expensive 80 mph contest Whittier Nannws June 5-6 11 entries laid-back contest good flying what intended idea Slow Combat came about Fuel shutoffs required contest did see effective since no flyaways Gary Cash came out last minute beat everyone take first-place honors Pete Athans second third Repaired Fast Combat models work very well 80 mph might trusted Fast key 80 mph event finding right size venturi opening correct propellers Once find what works just matter flying starting square begin very small venturi opening some sort 9 x 4 prop Check speed too slow drill out venturi little time have full spray bar running through venturi can file metal off both sides let air venturi what did old K&B ringed 35s engines ran very well heavy did want start hot hot days resorted putting ice between runs dousing water restarted during match contestants like use OS Max EP 35s because cheap tight Several pilots Whittier Narrows used old Fox steel engines others used Magnum XL 35s good results Doss Porter came down flatlands Fresno CA wore himself out trying start SuperTigre G2 1 loose head bolts Doss works refrigeration engineer claims cooling units work best head bolts loose figured model engines worked same principle old foam models some store-bought Czech models competition Bill Maywald present Allanplane kits sale informed now Leader Small Airfoil Technology MASIER AIRSCREW MASTER AIRSCREW has propellers flying needs popular sizes best prices Superefficient airfoil sections create greater thrust lower rpms resulting quieter operation Available 8 distinctive styles both glassfilled nylon strength durability beechwood maple great looks Both materials offer superior performance 55x4 55x45$129 6x3 6x35 6x4 1 99 7x3456139 8x34567149 12x6 12x8$289 13x6 13x8399 14x6 14x8559 7x4 7x5$149 8x4 8x5 8x6 8x6159 9x5 9x6 9x7179 10x510x610x710x8. 209 12x6 12x8$400 13x6 13x8500 14x6 14x8600 16x6 16x8 l6xl0.. 1050 16x6 16x8 l6xl0. 18x6 18x8 18x101325 gel-9x4568$210 10x5678240 11x67810270 12x689345 13x6810420 14x6810555 -I 10x6 10x8$415 11x711x9425 12x8 12x10445 13x8 13x10465 9x45678 95x6$169 10x4967R9 199 11x45678910219 11x75139 15x8 15x10$289 16x6 16x8399 11x6 11x7 11x8$229 12x6 12x8299 13x6 13x8 13x10429 14x8 14x10599 18x8 18x10$1600 20x820x101800 20x820x102100 20x6 20x8 20x10. $1525 16x68l0$950 18x68101500 20x68101700 22x810121925 24x810122100 10x7$795 11x7 11x8895 12x6995 13x81095 Windsor Propeller Co Inc 3219 Monier Circle Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Ph 9166318385 wwwmasterairscrewcom October1999 125 Robart Gear features compact desifn tougher lighter weight retracts Pneumatic Mechanical Retracts mid-size models Retract Angles 700850900 Forward thrust Nosegear Supported full line RoboStrut straight c complete Robart Pn Air Control Systems Backed Over famous Robart Ri editor Miniature Aircraft Combat Association MACA newsletter Bill will excellent job help Combat fraternity writing occasional article will put out quality product will informative creative Bill produces markets AllanpIane tries think up new better ways doing things has designed built balanced model rack will hold up seven models can taken apart rack made PVC polyvinyl chloride tubing hope will include drawing future MACA newsletters Mike Willcox went St Petersburg Russia contest finished sixth said quite experience level flying high brought back bunch Cyclon 049s supposed revolutionize Combat Combat pilots may need organize several overseas outings participate different level Most American pilots seldom have opportunity experience F2D international level Two contests year US enough adequately prepared battle against rest world friend Charlie Johnson makes point go South Africa yearly attend modeling competitions has sponsoring novice Combat event mostly level flying Maneuvers permitted idea try get new people circle someone else Charlie says lot fun Modeling supplies equipment very hard come modelers part world have included photograph Cyclon 049 just know really does exist Randy Weiler shown photo Free Right guy turned outlaw Combat guy first seen little beasts rumor user-friendly side-exhaust version will market near future time Stels produced two 049sone side-exhaust other twin exhaust However Alexander Gieviesky did continue engine manufacturer June ModelAviation page 1271 included two old photographs asked identify people James Mears sent following information Top row standing Howard Henry 69 Combat Ralph Rower Stunt Raymond Wilkins Combat center row left right Bobby Mears seven years James Mears 21 yearsha ha Andy Mears four years Riley Wooten about 50 yearstell him said Bill Young Rat Race Wayne Welch Combat laying down Pete Jaden Stunt Combat Ray Wilkins Raymonds twin About 1962 photograph Anchor Steam Beer Team includes Herman Yue Mike Spindler Edmund L Bridant Rich von Lopez about 1976 Model Aviation MODEL SUPPLY EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSPAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS F TAN II RUBBER /4 46 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 P/M delivered US 10 lb box $135n UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FE kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873
