C COMBAT Charlie Johnson FEW MONTHS AGO proposed new event called Speed Pattern idea behind event way directly comparing performance combat models piloting skills appears lot other people same idea including MAs Gene Hempel Rich Porter Northwest Terror combat fans expressed views Gene called soon got magazine Seems Texas Speed fliers discussed just such event favored having fixed landing gear model simplified pattern idea start timing moment launch done Proto Speed events added feature being able fly event over asphalt since planes would have wheels Gene also thought would good idea limit power package suction Rich sent along graphs diagrams various accessories measuring turn radius instruc tions same Being primarily stunt flier part time combat interested quality maneuvers Stunt fliers way ahead combat world measuring perfor mance levels planes rate combat models fast go level flight turning usually described either tight wide Both Rich Gene seemed prefer profile-type airplane different reasons Whats going Class Speed Pattern unlimited airplanes hand launches fullblown motors Class II Slow Combat style planes suction motors ROG other restrictions lm sure well have little trouble thinking up Ive come across really neat newsletter put out John Thompson Mike Hazel called Flying Lines real quality product features articles Combat course plus Racing Carrier Stunt Speed copies Ive received far have least page photographs could see issue coverage Bladder Grabber two full pages pictures articles done guys actually compete really up-tothe-minute techniques youd like get good thing send John $600 12 issues address John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 sometimes strange restrictive rules make faster event Australia required run mufflers pylon racers since thats rules FAI event know muffler going cost some horsepower going effective right Seems theyve come up compact tune-pipe arrangement meets noise restriction fits airplane makes day better increasing horsepower Continued page 118 Two ways eliminate weight drag annoyance using regular line connectors top version Monoline button bottom simple eyelet both cases leadout right flying wires left July 1980 45 N Americans rather amused strange-looking Boomerang model flown Frances Fraisse might look strange Fraisse used much success pitman does Franceand almost Fraisse since streamer wrapped around waist stretched-wing version Nemesis Doss Porter idea behind exhaust-through-the wing way around muffler rule enforced certain areas country However extra horsepower may reason see future Read column information new Australian pipe NEW NEW NEW AEROS WITCH IN-F LIGHT SWITCHING New solid state switch compati ble digital radio control sys tems Connects auxiliary channel Use larger models gb-plug switch Its easy flipping auxiliary channel cranking en gine Also avoids in-flight fouling Use size model quarter scale Can used other in-flight switch ing operations lights actuators etc Wt 1 oz State radio make model ordering Batteries included Introductory Price $2495 Kit $2995 Assembled Postpaid Calif residents add 6% tax Dealer inquiries invited South Bay Sales 2715 Killdeer Court Union City California 94587 Nam StateZip Radio Make______________________ MndI CL AEROBATICS/PAUL co ntinued page 44 cards So Wednesday Thursday Open fliers get two official flights day pick best score day qualify semi-finals Friday fliers spread over three four circles about 15 20 fliers circle Again novice beginner its still fun see whos circlewill former World Champ Bob Gieseke first-time competitor Joe Bellcrank like yourself Alright swallow Rolaids make certain fly zipped fuel up tank connect handle re-connect handle right side up tie shoes Wynn ask yourself fortieth time really just hobby go out fly patterns youre thinking up some excuses low scores wipe off airplane run scoreboard see what got See theres name right between Ted Fancher Al Rabe Hot Dog got within hundred points guys wait til next year Maybe switch Max 40 try different paint scheme lucky ones see top five circle fliers advance semi finals experience can now sit back open up brew watch rest fun sidelines have worry Friday top twenty qualifiers fly two circles flight add scores determine five finalists Walker Cup Saturday decide final standings places six through twenty good day pictures really outstanding planes pilots action addition Friday always brings Out three four people always walk right through pits over lines Dont forget sometime during week Half-A stunt contest held usually Tuesday afternoon after five years Nationals exposure event still considered fun category much nail biting few smiles present Some good looking machines flying yes some profiles also So bring Half-A Nats Another informal event can find Old Time Stunt year John 52 Miske charge OTS will probably sign announcing event will held departure recent years So Saturday weve whittled down no pun Norman top five Open flyers Junior champ Senior champ Three flights morning its over new National Open Champ new Walker Cup winner usually some guest flying others airplanes followed general cleanup area Saturday night annual PAMPA Nats Banquet good time has well attended year Bill Werwage puts clean T-shirt Al Rabe puts another brightly colored Hawaiian shirt Bob Whitely puts shirt takes off sunglasses Les McDonald tells stories Dennis Harkai stops flexing Jim Casale stops practicing Bob Baron never stops Hemstrought Powell stop chang ing engines Wynn manages smile once Gary McClellan keeps smiling Norm tells Air Force stories Keith Trostle presides trophies given out Nationals great happening whether SSF serious stunt flier rank novice Come out year take part information stunt PAMPA contact Wynn Paul l640Mavwick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL COMBAT/JOHNSON continued page 45 muffler/pipe works like catadiotric lenses used some cameras fold pressure waves back forth Im sure youve already guessed little know about pipes sketches Ive seen looks though contraptions would fit inside model such Doss Porters stretched Nemesis Ive seen pipes combat models before benefit level speed lost turns engine rpm fell below effective range pipe According source new arrangement has very wide power band something like couple thousand rpm Just hot tip Unlimited Speed Pattern event word several kit ARF garage manufacturers models being broken during shipment worse yet arrive after long delay After watching some employees various delivery services Im convinced take great delight destroying anything says fragile send money off product sure note date check number money order receipt etc UPS handling shipment destroy merchandise can file claim Dont just let go because manufac turer spent plenty insure delivery youve invested money product thats supposed arrive good condition Long delays almost always caused fickle postal services Ill Nationals year well Canadian Nationals Id like get pictures information really new combat models categories say new dont mean disguised Ringmaster getting test pro cedures down maybe can really compare some top models various performance modes Thanks Rich Porter have handy device help measure turn radius having resort photography marking barriers Well use stopwatch determine top speed reflexes put model through its paces mentioned Monoline type connectors last column time Ive added picture performance advantages small since line connectors offer minute amount drag compared lines airplane weight savings also minimal advantage see having less thing pull apart get snagged build Cartier-type Slow Combats external controls setup great because can bolt eyelet directly bellcrank thus eliminating leadouts alto gether other plus factor almost forgot system helps run both leadouts out same exit must use staggered hookups paging through latest Flying Models magazine came across WAM overall combat champion WAM stands Western Associated Modelers main strength up San Francisco Bay area Turns out Matt Rodriguez current champion knew matter time since picture Matt Doss Porter back Congratu lations Matt Also years Nationals well 118 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW R/C kits last two years beat challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIKRAY 500 very newest H/C kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because H/C kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company w 11 issue ZONA SAWS famous line hobby saws Razor #200- $190 Sabre #400 $165 $345 Replacement blades available dealer F Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 USA CESS Perhaps need something bit out-of-the ordinary scale competition Cessna 182 isa big stable airplane ideal scale trainer Only 40 engine Put 60 under cowl fly circles around competition semi-symmetrical airfoil makes 182 groove yet its docile kitten total scale realism add optional flaps Trike gear pleasant ground handling kit all-balsa lots hardware molded parts speedy construction clear plans special illustrated construction booklet make kit anyone can build Kit features Span 72 Area 702 Sq 5-7 lbs flying weight 4 channel Power 4010 60 181 2657NE 88hS ee Main Fo da3380 eephone935 436 have reigning Combat World Champion wont know until middle July whether itll Phil Granderson George Cleveland Sherwood Buckstaff Rumor has although Cleveland Buckstaff using usual Texas-style plane Fox third team member Granderson going use new foam models possibly Ron Young Cox engines Sure wont lack horsepower event Ive got good doing hard way some Southwestern racing events tank size limit Xylene has proven good mileage ingredient someone found out STP gas treatment contains mostly xylene So go out buy case STP gas treatment $150 per can rather go local chemical store purchase gallon xylene $350 Reminds fuel manufacturer recommends spiking home brew 40% fiitro blend nitro prices around $20 gallon doesnt seem like very good solution although saw guy STP local hobby dealer buying up 40% stock Drop line youre interested unofficial Speed Pattern summer Nationals Well try unlimited type sure maybe Slow Combat style anyone interested Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 years US World Champs CL team So what have doing earn spot team problems face year travel WC site behind Iron Curtain felt team AMA Headquarters travel arrangements entire team should kept common possible minimize problems felt would encountered kind travel So early January started investigating travel arrangements would get entire team Poland back using much AMA budgeted funds allowed rules yet little individual money possible past month travel plans team have come together communications necessary get everyones approval have quite time-consuming interested majority team will leaving various cities around US Sunday July 6 arriving Frankfurt Germany Monday morning July 7 Once everyone arrives will traveling via land transportation Czestochowa distance about 600 miles will arrive Poland early enough spend two jlays practicing before official schedule startson Saturday July 12 events World Champs occur various times throughout following week culminat U Friends AERO CLUB OF ISRAEL Join us support national & international events Israeli modelers Write 14702 29th Ave Flushing NV 11354 ing banquet Thursday evening July 17 departure Friday will traveling back Frankfurt time leave Sunday July 20 entire team able return home Sunday evening least far clock calendar concerned What chances year believe have excellent chance time around win allfourevenrsAerobaticshasbeenaUS event quite some time dont see should change year Stunt team Werwage Paul McDonald will us mention Bob Hunt defending champion will US too Speed current rumor late March US team has conquered idiosyncrasies long wing asymmetrical model speeds will governed pilots ability get around pylon Will see 200 mph Maybe Team Race Walt Perkins Ocala FL called other day say J E Albritton stuff going real well felt heat times around 330 will available expects finals will run close 700 flat also indicated stuff capable two separate planes different design yet both running good last Combat believe establishment FAI Combat going get comeuppance time around US team Granderson Cleveland Buckstaff best world have very good chance being 1-2-3 its over Looks like good World Champs coming up little fun fly couple weeks ago Houston flew two events Slow Rat Slow Combat Although attendance off slightly what expected performances seen Slow Rat definitely mid-season level took picture results board accompanies column will ignore qualifying times take look July 1980 119 COLORFUL PAPER AIRPLANE KIT CONTENTS * 12-COLORFuL SHEETS 4-DESIGNS * FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS & WEIGHTS SEND $2GO PLUS SG8 POSTAGECHECK MO PER KIT allow 23 inks delivery TO HEFENTERPRISE INC 7118 Summit Rd. Darien IL 6G559 Noted artist George Taylor made drawing shows Greg Hill holding model Charlie Johnson flipping prop Does Charlie always dress sharp contest CL RACING/LEE co ntinued page 46
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/07
Page Numbers: 45, 118, 119
C COMBAT Charlie Johnson FEW MONTHS AGO proposed new event called Speed Pattern idea behind event way directly comparing performance combat models piloting skills appears lot other people same idea including MAs Gene Hempel Rich Porter Northwest Terror combat fans expressed views Gene called soon got magazine Seems Texas Speed fliers discussed just such event favored having fixed landing gear model simplified pattern idea start timing moment launch done Proto Speed events added feature being able fly event over asphalt since planes would have wheels Gene also thought would good idea limit power package suction Rich sent along graphs diagrams various accessories measuring turn radius instruc tions same Being primarily stunt flier part time combat interested quality maneuvers Stunt fliers way ahead combat world measuring perfor mance levels planes rate combat models fast go level flight turning usually described either tight wide Both Rich Gene seemed prefer profile-type airplane different reasons Whats going Class Speed Pattern unlimited airplanes hand launches fullblown motors Class II Slow Combat style planes suction motors ROG other restrictions lm sure well have little trouble thinking up Ive come across really neat newsletter put out John Thompson Mike Hazel called Flying Lines real quality product features articles Combat course plus Racing Carrier Stunt Speed copies Ive received far have least page photographs could see issue coverage Bladder Grabber two full pages pictures articles done guys actually compete really up-tothe-minute techniques youd like get good thing send John $600 12 issues address John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 sometimes strange restrictive rules make faster event Australia required run mufflers pylon racers since thats rules FAI event know muffler going cost some horsepower going effective right Seems theyve come up compact tune-pipe arrangement meets noise restriction fits airplane makes day better increasing horsepower Continued page 118 Two ways eliminate weight drag annoyance using regular line connectors top version Monoline button bottom simple eyelet both cases leadout right flying wires left July 1980 45 N Americans rather amused strange-looking Boomerang model flown Frances Fraisse might look strange Fraisse used much success pitman does Franceand almost Fraisse since streamer wrapped around waist stretched-wing version Nemesis Doss Porter idea behind exhaust-through-the wing way around muffler rule enforced certain areas country However extra horsepower may reason see future Read column information new Australian pipe NEW NEW NEW AEROS WITCH IN-F LIGHT SWITCHING New solid state switch compati ble digital radio control sys tems Connects auxiliary channel Use larger models gb-plug switch Its easy flipping auxiliary channel cranking en gine Also avoids in-flight fouling Use size model quarter scale Can used other in-flight switch ing operations lights actuators etc Wt 1 oz State radio make model ordering Batteries included Introductory Price $2495 Kit $2995 Assembled Postpaid Calif residents add 6% tax Dealer inquiries invited South Bay Sales 2715 Killdeer Court Union City California 94587 Nam StateZip Radio Make______________________ MndI CL AEROBATICS/PAUL co ntinued page 44 cards So Wednesday Thursday Open fliers get two official flights day pick best score day qualify semi-finals Friday fliers spread over three four circles about 15 20 fliers circle Again novice beginner its still fun see whos circlewill former World Champ Bob Gieseke first-time competitor Joe Bellcrank like yourself Alright swallow Rolaids make certain fly zipped fuel up tank connect handle re-connect handle right side up tie shoes Wynn ask yourself fortieth time really just hobby go out fly patterns youre thinking up some excuses low scores wipe off airplane run scoreboard see what got See theres name right between Ted Fancher Al Rabe Hot Dog got within hundred points guys wait til next year Maybe switch Max 40 try different paint scheme lucky ones see top five circle fliers advance semi finals experience can now sit back open up brew watch rest fun sidelines have worry Friday top twenty qualifiers fly two circles flight add scores determine five finalists Walker Cup Saturday decide final standings places six through twenty good day pictures really outstanding planes pilots action addition Friday always brings Out three four people always walk right through pits over lines Dont forget sometime during week Half-A stunt contest held usually Tuesday afternoon after five years Nationals exposure event still considered fun category much nail biting few smiles present Some good looking machines flying yes some profiles also So bring Half-A Nats Another informal event can find Old Time Stunt year John 52 Miske charge OTS will probably sign announcing event will held departure recent years So Saturday weve whittled down no pun Norman top five Open flyers Junior champ Senior champ Three flights morning its over new National Open Champ new Walker Cup winner usually some guest flying others airplanes followed general cleanup area Saturday night annual PAMPA Nats Banquet good time has well attended year Bill Werwage puts clean T-shirt Al Rabe puts another brightly colored Hawaiian shirt Bob Whitely puts shirt takes off sunglasses Les McDonald tells stories Dennis Harkai stops flexing Jim Casale stops practicing Bob Baron never stops Hemstrought Powell stop chang ing engines Wynn manages smile once Gary McClellan keeps smiling Norm tells Air Force stories Keith Trostle presides trophies given out Nationals great happening whether SSF serious stunt flier rank novice Come out year take part information stunt PAMPA contact Wynn Paul l640Mavwick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL COMBAT/JOHNSON continued page 45 muffler/pipe works like catadiotric lenses used some cameras fold pressure waves back forth Im sure youve already guessed little know about pipes sketches Ive seen looks though contraptions would fit inside model such Doss Porters stretched Nemesis Ive seen pipes combat models before benefit level speed lost turns engine rpm fell below effective range pipe According source new arrangement has very wide power band something like couple thousand rpm Just hot tip Unlimited Speed Pattern event word several kit ARF garage manufacturers models being broken during shipment worse yet arrive after long delay After watching some employees various delivery services Im convinced take great delight destroying anything says fragile send money off product sure note date check number money order receipt etc UPS handling shipment destroy merchandise can file claim Dont just let go because manufac turer spent plenty insure delivery youve invested money product thats supposed arrive good condition Long delays almost always caused fickle postal services Ill Nationals year well Canadian Nationals Id like get pictures information really new combat models categories say new dont mean disguised Ringmaster getting test pro cedures down maybe can really compare some top models various performance modes Thanks Rich Porter have handy device help measure turn radius having resort photography marking barriers Well use stopwatch determine top speed reflexes put model through its paces mentioned Monoline type connectors last column time Ive added picture performance advantages small since line connectors offer minute amount drag compared lines airplane weight savings also minimal advantage see having less thing pull apart get snagged build Cartier-type Slow Combats external controls setup great because can bolt eyelet directly bellcrank thus eliminating leadouts alto gether other plus factor almost forgot system helps run both leadouts out same exit must use staggered hookups paging through latest Flying Models magazine came across WAM overall combat champion WAM stands Western Associated Modelers main strength up San Francisco Bay area Turns out Matt Rodriguez current champion knew matter time since picture Matt Doss Porter back Congratu lations Matt Also years Nationals well 118 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW R/C kits last two years beat challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIKRAY 500 very newest H/C kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because H/C kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company w 11 issue ZONA SAWS famous line hobby saws Razor #200- $190 Sabre #400 $165 $345 Replacement blades available dealer F Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 USA CESS Perhaps need something bit out-of-the ordinary scale competition Cessna 182 isa big stable airplane ideal scale trainer Only 40 engine Put 60 under cowl fly circles around competition semi-symmetrical airfoil makes 182 groove yet its docile kitten total scale realism add optional flaps Trike gear pleasant ground handling kit all-balsa lots hardware molded parts speedy construction clear plans special illustrated construction booklet make kit anyone can build Kit features Span 72 Area 702 Sq 5-7 lbs flying weight 4 channel Power 4010 60 181 2657NE 88hS ee Main Fo da3380 eephone935 436 have reigning Combat World Champion wont know until middle July whether itll Phil Granderson George Cleveland Sherwood Buckstaff Rumor has although Cleveland Buckstaff using usual Texas-style plane Fox third team member Granderson going use new foam models possibly Ron Young Cox engines Sure wont lack horsepower event Ive got good doing hard way some Southwestern racing events tank size limit Xylene has proven good mileage ingredient someone found out STP gas treatment contains mostly xylene So go out buy case STP gas treatment $150 per can rather go local chemical store purchase gallon xylene $350 Reminds fuel manufacturer recommends spiking home brew 40% fiitro blend nitro prices around $20 gallon doesnt seem like very good solution although saw guy STP local hobby dealer buying up 40% stock Drop line youre interested unofficial Speed Pattern summer Nationals Well try unlimited type sure maybe Slow Combat style anyone interested Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 years US World Champs CL team So what have doing earn spot team problems face year travel WC site behind Iron Curtain felt team AMA Headquarters travel arrangements entire team should kept common possible minimize problems felt would encountered kind travel So early January started investigating travel arrangements would get entire team Poland back using much AMA budgeted funds allowed rules yet little individual money possible past month travel plans team have come together communications necessary get everyones approval have quite time-consuming interested majority team will leaving various cities around US Sunday July 6 arriving Frankfurt Germany Monday morning July 7 Once everyone arrives will traveling via land transportation Czestochowa distance about 600 miles will arrive Poland early enough spend two jlays practicing before official schedule startson Saturday July 12 events World Champs occur various times throughout following week culminat U Friends AERO CLUB OF ISRAEL Join us support national & international events Israeli modelers Write 14702 29th Ave Flushing NV 11354 ing banquet Thursday evening July 17 departure Friday will traveling back Frankfurt time leave Sunday July 20 entire team able return home Sunday evening least far clock calendar concerned What chances year believe have excellent chance time around win allfourevenrsAerobaticshasbeenaUS event quite some time dont see should change year Stunt team Werwage Paul McDonald will us mention Bob Hunt defending champion will US too Speed current rumor late March US team has conquered idiosyncrasies long wing asymmetrical model speeds will governed pilots ability get around pylon Will see 200 mph Maybe Team Race Walt Perkins Ocala FL called other day say J E Albritton stuff going real well felt heat times around 330 will available expects finals will run close 700 flat also indicated stuff capable two separate planes different design yet both running good last Combat believe establishment FAI Combat going get comeuppance time around US team Granderson Cleveland Buckstaff best world have very good chance being 1-2-3 its over Looks like good World Champs coming up little fun fly couple weeks ago Houston flew two events Slow Rat Slow Combat Although attendance off slightly what expected performances seen Slow Rat definitely mid-season level took picture results board accompanies column will ignore qualifying times take look July 1980 119 COLORFUL PAPER AIRPLANE KIT CONTENTS * 12-COLORFuL SHEETS 4-DESIGNS * FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS & WEIGHTS SEND $2GO PLUS SG8 POSTAGECHECK MO PER KIT allow 23 inks delivery TO HEFENTERPRISE INC 7118 Summit Rd. Darien IL 6G559 Noted artist George Taylor made drawing shows Greg Hill holding model Charlie Johnson flipping prop Does Charlie always dress sharp contest CL RACING/LEE co ntinued page 46
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/07
Page Numbers: 45, 118, 119
C COMBAT Charlie Johnson FEW MONTHS AGO proposed new event called Speed Pattern idea behind event way directly comparing performance combat models piloting skills appears lot other people same idea including MAs Gene Hempel Rich Porter Northwest Terror combat fans expressed views Gene called soon got magazine Seems Texas Speed fliers discussed just such event favored having fixed landing gear model simplified pattern idea start timing moment launch done Proto Speed events added feature being able fly event over asphalt since planes would have wheels Gene also thought would good idea limit power package suction Rich sent along graphs diagrams various accessories measuring turn radius instruc tions same Being primarily stunt flier part time combat interested quality maneuvers Stunt fliers way ahead combat world measuring perfor mance levels planes rate combat models fast go level flight turning usually described either tight wide Both Rich Gene seemed prefer profile-type airplane different reasons Whats going Class Speed Pattern unlimited airplanes hand launches fullblown motors Class II Slow Combat style planes suction motors ROG other restrictions lm sure well have little trouble thinking up Ive come across really neat newsletter put out John Thompson Mike Hazel called Flying Lines real quality product features articles Combat course plus Racing Carrier Stunt Speed copies Ive received far have least page photographs could see issue coverage Bladder Grabber two full pages pictures articles done guys actually compete really up-tothe-minute techniques youd like get good thing send John $600 12 issues address John Thompson 1411 Bryant Ave Cottage Grove OR 97424 sometimes strange restrictive rules make faster event Australia required run mufflers pylon racers since thats rules FAI event know muffler going cost some horsepower going effective right Seems theyve come up compact tune-pipe arrangement meets noise restriction fits airplane makes day better increasing horsepower Continued page 118 Two ways eliminate weight drag annoyance using regular line connectors top version Monoline button bottom simple eyelet both cases leadout right flying wires left July 1980 45 N Americans rather amused strange-looking Boomerang model flown Frances Fraisse might look strange Fraisse used much success pitman does Franceand almost Fraisse since streamer wrapped around waist stretched-wing version Nemesis Doss Porter idea behind exhaust-through-the wing way around muffler rule enforced certain areas country However extra horsepower may reason see future Read column information new Australian pipe NEW NEW NEW AEROS WITCH IN-F LIGHT SWITCHING New solid state switch compati ble digital radio control sys tems Connects auxiliary channel Use larger models gb-plug switch Its easy flipping auxiliary channel cranking en gine Also avoids in-flight fouling Use size model quarter scale Can used other in-flight switch ing operations lights actuators etc Wt 1 oz State radio make model ordering Batteries included Introductory Price $2495 Kit $2995 Assembled Postpaid Calif residents add 6% tax Dealer inquiries invited South Bay Sales 2715 Killdeer Court Union City California 94587 Nam StateZip Radio Make______________________ MndI CL AEROBATICS/PAUL co ntinued page 44 cards So Wednesday Thursday Open fliers get two official flights day pick best score day qualify semi-finals Friday fliers spread over three four circles about 15 20 fliers circle Again novice beginner its still fun see whos circlewill former World Champ Bob Gieseke first-time competitor Joe Bellcrank like yourself Alright swallow Rolaids make certain fly zipped fuel up tank connect handle re-connect handle right side up tie shoes Wynn ask yourself fortieth time really just hobby go out fly patterns youre thinking up some excuses low scores wipe off airplane run scoreboard see what got See theres name right between Ted Fancher Al Rabe Hot Dog got within hundred points guys wait til next year Maybe switch Max 40 try different paint scheme lucky ones see top five circle fliers advance semi finals experience can now sit back open up brew watch rest fun sidelines have worry Friday top twenty qualifiers fly two circles flight add scores determine five finalists Walker Cup Saturday decide final standings places six through twenty good day pictures really outstanding planes pilots action addition Friday always brings Out three four people always walk right through pits over lines Dont forget sometime during week Half-A stunt contest held usually Tuesday afternoon after five years Nationals exposure event still considered fun category much nail biting few smiles present Some good looking machines flying yes some profiles also So bring Half-A Nats Another informal event can find Old Time Stunt year John 52 Miske charge OTS will probably sign announcing event will held departure recent years So Saturday weve whittled down no pun Norman top five Open flyers Junior champ Senior champ Three flights morning its over new National Open Champ new Walker Cup winner usually some guest flying others airplanes followed general cleanup area Saturday night annual PAMPA Nats Banquet good time has well attended year Bill Werwage puts clean T-shirt Al Rabe puts another brightly colored Hawaiian shirt Bob Whitely puts shirt takes off sunglasses Les McDonald tells stories Dennis Harkai stops flexing Jim Casale stops practicing Bob Baron never stops Hemstrought Powell stop chang ing engines Wynn manages smile once Gary McClellan keeps smiling Norm tells Air Force stories Keith Trostle presides trophies given out Nationals great happening whether SSF serious stunt flier rank novice Come out year take part information stunt PAMPA contact Wynn Paul l640Mavwick Dr Lexington KY 40504 CL COMBAT/JOHNSON continued page 45 muffler/pipe works like catadiotric lenses used some cameras fold pressure waves back forth Im sure youve already guessed little know about pipes sketches Ive seen looks though contraptions would fit inside model such Doss Porters stretched Nemesis Ive seen pipes combat models before benefit level speed lost turns engine rpm fell below effective range pipe According source new arrangement has very wide power band something like couple thousand rpm Just hot tip Unlimited Speed Pattern event word several kit ARF garage manufacturers models being broken during shipment worse yet arrive after long delay After watching some employees various delivery services Im convinced take great delight destroying anything says fragile send money off product sure note date check number money order receipt etc UPS handling shipment destroy merchandise can file claim Dont just let go because manufac turer spent plenty insure delivery youve invested money product thats supposed arrive good condition Long delays almost always caused fickle postal services Ill Nationals year well Canadian Nationals Id like get pictures information really new combat models categories say new dont mean disguised Ringmaster getting test pro cedures down maybe can really compare some top models various performance modes Thanks Rich Porter have handy device help measure turn radius having resort photography marking barriers Well use stopwatch determine top speed reflexes put model through its paces mentioned Monoline type connectors last column time Ive added picture performance advantages small since line connectors offer minute amount drag compared lines airplane weight savings also minimal advantage see having less thing pull apart get snagged build Cartier-type Slow Combats external controls setup great because can bolt eyelet directly bellcrank thus eliminating leadouts alto gether other plus factor almost forgot system helps run both leadouts out same exit must use staggered hookups paging through latest Flying Models magazine came across WAM overall combat champion WAM stands Western Associated Modelers main strength up San Francisco Bay area Turns out Matt Rodriguez current champion knew matter time since picture Matt Doss Porter back Congratu lations Matt Also years Nationals well 118 Model Aviation AAmco Inc have issued three NEW R/C kits last two years beat challenged anyone industry BIG-H QUIKRAY 500 very newest H/C kit X RAY AAmco issue new kit just sake putting out another kit new kits well planned Modeler also create sales Dealers Distributors because H/C kits own selling!! WHAT IS NEXT? WATCH MR GUS modelers industry has need kit like MR GUS very long time Lou Andrews AAmco guy company w 11 issue ZONA SAWS famous line hobby saws Razor #200- $190 Sabre #400 $165 $345 Replacement blades available dealer F Model Supply PO Box 3957 Torrance CA 90510 USA CESS Perhaps need something bit out-of-the ordinary scale competition Cessna 182 isa big stable airplane ideal scale trainer Only 40 engine Put 60 under cowl fly circles around competition semi-symmetrical airfoil makes 182 groove yet its docile kitten total scale realism add optional flaps Trike gear pleasant ground handling kit all-balsa lots hardware molded parts speedy construction clear plans special illustrated construction booklet make kit anyone can build Kit features Span 72 Area 702 Sq 5-7 lbs flying weight 4 channel Power 4010 60 181 2657NE 88hS ee Main Fo da3380 eephone935 436 have reigning Combat World Champion wont know until middle July whether itll Phil Granderson George Cleveland Sherwood Buckstaff Rumor has although Cleveland Buckstaff using usual Texas-style plane Fox third team member Granderson going use new foam models possibly Ron Young Cox engines Sure wont lack horsepower event Ive got good doing hard way some Southwestern racing events tank size limit Xylene has proven good mileage ingredient someone found out STP gas treatment contains mostly xylene So go out buy case STP gas treatment $150 per can rather go local chemical store purchase gallon xylene $350 Reminds fuel manufacturer recommends spiking home brew 40% fiitro blend nitro prices around $20 gallon doesnt seem like very good solution although saw guy STP local hobby dealer buying up 40% stock Drop line youre interested unofficial Speed Pattern summer Nationals Well try unlimited type sure maybe Slow Combat style anyone interested Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San Diego CA 92109 years US World Champs CL team So what have doing earn spot team problems face year travel WC site behind Iron Curtain felt team AMA Headquarters travel arrangements entire team should kept common possible minimize problems felt would encountered kind travel So early January started investigating travel arrangements would get entire team Poland back using much AMA budgeted funds allowed rules yet little individual money possible past month travel plans team have come together communications necessary get everyones approval have quite time-consuming interested majority team will leaving various cities around US Sunday July 6 arriving Frankfurt Germany Monday morning July 7 Once everyone arrives will traveling via land transportation Czestochowa distance about 600 miles will arrive Poland early enough spend two jlays practicing before official schedule startson Saturday July 12 events World Champs occur various times throughout following week culminat U Friends AERO CLUB OF ISRAEL Join us support national & international events Israeli modelers Write 14702 29th Ave Flushing NV 11354 ing banquet Thursday evening July 17 departure Friday will traveling back Frankfurt time leave Sunday July 20 entire team able return home Sunday evening least far clock calendar concerned What chances year believe have excellent chance time around win allfourevenrsAerobaticshasbeenaUS event quite some time dont see should change year Stunt team Werwage Paul McDonald will us mention Bob Hunt defending champion will US too Speed current rumor late March US team has conquered idiosyncrasies long wing asymmetrical model speeds will governed pilots ability get around pylon Will see 200 mph Maybe Team Race Walt Perkins Ocala FL called other day say J E Albritton stuff going real well felt heat times around 330 will available expects finals will run close 700 flat also indicated stuff capable two separate planes different design yet both running good last Combat believe establishment FAI Combat going get comeuppance time around US team Granderson Cleveland Buckstaff best world have very good chance being 1-2-3 its over Looks like good World Champs coming up little fun fly couple weeks ago Houston flew two events Slow Rat Slow Combat Although attendance off slightly what expected performances seen Slow Rat definitely mid-season level took picture results board accompanies column will ignore qualifying times take look July 1980 119 COLORFUL PAPER AIRPLANE KIT CONTENTS * 12-COLORFuL SHEETS 4-DESIGNS * FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS & WEIGHTS SEND $2GO PLUS SG8 POSTAGECHECK MO PER KIT allow 23 inks delivery TO HEFENTERPRISE INC 7118 Summit Rd. Darien IL 6G559 Noted artist George Taylor made drawing shows Greg Hill holding model Charlie Johnson flipping prop Does Charlie always dress sharp contest CL RACING/LEE co ntinued page 46