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NEW scene have just received few new product samples Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 telephone 1-714/250-1107 Aerospace Composite now offering special epoxy resin thin enough work its other products such glass cloth Kevlar graphite second product composite carbon fiber strands sandwiched between layers tissue tissue layers make carbon fiber launches interesting Fly ing Saucer Bob Bearden watches awards good takeoff score Jay Fuoss runs life out handle scene Doc Passens perennial Old-Time Combat meet Jasonvilie Indiana easier work youre gluing wood foam adhesive soaks through porous tissue hold carbon strands place Aerospace Composite also offering Keviar cord two thicknesses 038 cord rated 85 lb 054 size should hold up 215 lb Some jobs Kevlar thread such holding trailing edge center boom dont require much strength Kevlar might make better safety cable however wire currently use number wire ca bles have broken during violent midairs Composite Structures Technology also offers array 01 usetul products ot identi cal similar Aerospace Compos ite include carbon sheets Kevlar glass fiber cloth special epoxy resin Rohacell foam Howard Rush used Rohacell ultraexotic FAI models competed Left Andre Ming Fox Manufacturing congratulates Paul Smith current MACA #1 win October 13-14 Old-Time Combat meet Paul received Fox 35 Stunt anniversary edition autographed Duke Fox himself left meet organizer Doc Passen holding Fleetwon next daughter Amy Right Two contestants show off Flying Saucers Half Fast middle left right Jay Fuoss Sammy Bridgers Bob Bearden Saucers flew better youd expect did well gravity-assisted maneuvers such dives Left Pinelands Combat Team members models Front row L R Steve Eliminator Wilk Texas Fred Stetter Mark Mad Dog Dawson back row 1 R Chip Giordano Bob Moller Harry Benedetti Roger Baker John Andia George Connors guys doIng great job promoting Combat hobby Right Two Fleetwons Big iron Old-Time Combat meet Ja net Van Dyck flew anything lines hooked up Fleetwon has wing ares hooking elevator trailing edge kills lot lift elevator deflected same short tail moment arm also makes model quite difficult balance 52 Model Aviation Conoi Line Combat Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San DIego CA 92109 Glen Salter flies lot Combat cant line up him extends long arm NO OCR TEXT POLISHED Approach MONOKO TE APPLICATION NEW MonoKote HOT SOCKTM simple easy-to-use cover irons shoe virtually eliminates surface scratches Its buffer 100% cotton between hard shoe iron mirrorlike finish MonoKote Results ilir MonoKote application wibut hazing scratches New life old iron shoe Fantastic wingtips solid surfaces . wherever cover MonoKote Only TOP FLITE else r TOP FLITS MODELS Inc F1635 So Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 foam good wood Hot Stuff glues 142-oz model has built struc tural integrity compromised rendering unsuitable FM competition Still its real killer r. SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $300 BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In * Computer Designed 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight Easy Construction * Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 CL CombatlJohnson Continued page 53 lightest trickiest parts possible Tony Drago sent catalog listing variety Consolidated kits sold Control Line Classics Remember Wow Wowee Manx Cat V Twin Terror Heres chance enter Nostalgia Combat 520-in twinengine model K&B 15 19 Greenhead would just ticket Control Line Clas sics catalog lists whole bunch other interest ing models can contact Tony 24981 Nogal St Moreno Valley CA 92388 Telephone 1-714/242-5077 mystery hA model appeared Jan uary 1990 column belonged Ken Powell newer SNOO3 replaces SNOO2 pictured fig ured out own Kens alrplane features 010 unidirectional graphite know can buy right bonded directly foam epoxy resin uses balsa body 020 Kevlar-49 doublers Ken also included lot information about airfoil know youre still thinking about graphite Key lar Ken ulterior motive too seems sells two different styles T-shirts Ive seen number local hotshots wearing Com bat tees look really sharp can reach Ken 8439-F Sunset Trail Place Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 about doing some public relations work Combat Chip Giordano sent packet items Pinelands Combat Team uses quest known nice guys Chip sent nice article local newspaper featuring pic ture guess along well thought out explanation what Combat about 168 Model Aviation Continued page 164 Technical Data Wingspan 47 Total area including tailplane 532 sq Model Weight less fuel 168 oz Wing loading 455 oz per sq ft Note 168 oz good weight typical Beliaevs models 155 oz bet ter can achieved ssith US-produced Rubber ne Power Free Flight Display Control Une Electric Power RIC Airplanes new liluetrated 32 pege tabloid elze catalog US ft Cenada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby center 837-A W Main St Lenedala PA 19446 215- 3680770 FINGER SAVER INC PRESENTS Patented Safety Starter No damaged fingers Eliminates need helper Allows complete freedom START ADJUST plane alone High quality steel Lightweight compact MUST flier Dealers invited NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax FINGER SAVERINC P0Boxl4l6 St Petersburg FL 33731 Pinelands guys also have some posters infor mation about organization some profes sionally done flyers contests best part free club T-shirt Chip sent along some club stickers Chip group really know promote club Combat certainly lucky Chip now also helping out MACA Miniature Aircraft Combat Association Other famous Combat fliers news lately have included Pete Plunkett Doc Passen both local papers Pete hosted FAI team trials Austin MN last year seemed everyone town knew about Pete Combat models Doc did great job promoting Nostalgia Combat meet phone call local paper TV station usually brings out curious reporter might slow news day youll get bigger story expected Contests models Steve Stewart claimed $1000 booty Vacaville Skylarks first pro fessional Combat meet Richard Stubblefield second took home Carver stereo other merchandise Mike Petris third-place win good merchandise contest called get Golden State Cuts & Kills Contest well-run meet exceptionally large flyoff area Alan Deveuve used hilt model cut loose during match full report Carl Bumgamer sent seems everyone pleased results first big time contest Combat trends fliers seem moving 80-mph Geriatric styles Com bat 80-mph variety youre allowed use model two laps must take 65 seconds guys looking through speed chart thats 79 mph change Geriatric events require specific engines such Fox 35 Stunt some have penalty systems discourage hitting planes variety allows free midair second collision disqualifying event Another tactic give such high point penalty hitting other plane would extremely difficult place contest midairs style 80-mph Combat seems pop ular West Coast both kills FM style flown Geriatric Gx Combat popular New Jersey Pennsylvania New England Whatever local rules variations idea have sane event everyone can compete expense destruction involved official events successful 80-mph-style models seem conventional Fast Combat designs re EEmmmmuuuuininininininin[v32]NH] BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 00/0 Nhromethane $995 5% Nitromothane $325$495$1195 10% Nitromethane $395$535$1395 15% Nitromethane $395$625$1595 25% Nitromethane $495$795$2095 350/0 Nitromethane$595$895$2595 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $1325 150/0 Nitromethane$1525 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfPrcO Oobjed ohong wthot flOtO See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Eu EEEEEmmuuuu. 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make big gest difference between two winning Does Old-Time Combat meet seems fascination 1950s 1960s music has grown popular number mov ies set eraand just look collectors going nuts over old cars ex cuse classic cars So Old-Time Combat Nos talgia Combat like Dr Terry Doc Pas sen sponsored just such meet weekend October 13 14 little middle America town Jasonville Indiana population about 3000 As first person throw type meet Doc made up rules Basically contestants must fly models engines used 1961 earlier sounded pretty limiting far planes engines turned up anyone would have expected Doc received documentation people over country hoping legalize engine plane Magazines searched shred evidence rounded up verify equip ment guy letter 1961 post mark Howard Rush sent him along plans Nemesis Doc usually runs contests out Jason ville Airport actually just clear area tween cornfields Old Doc has three airplanes out including Piper Cub Stinson plus whole bunch brand-new cars parked out 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kits considered long enough earlier days about 200 different models some mud still legal event several current largest performance differential seen engines previous decade along models legal well Two later the engines Some people documented equipment used manufacture 30- Voodoo Flite Streak existence ST 35 G-2 possible foreplus kits sells kits include several Bob Bodzioch took third place Flite runner G-21 different design Bethe Old-Time Combat Stunt events Doc Streak Paul Smith flew two Voodoos cause no knew exactly what advertised G has dog named Surprise Jasonville bought garage sale moved up Equal- 21 looked like basic engine allowed friendly place izer last boutagainst unfortunate col- compete Continued page 173 See Dealer Cataloger Order dent carry Square Cut Teen caI us- pay fur call well pay ths shipping US Canada 407 254-0516 505 N Harbor City BInd Melbourne FL 32935 Dealer/DIstrIbutor Inquiries invited Fronds Reu Add 6% Sass Tax Snuf-Vibe BACK PLATE MOUNTS Front Intake 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no really minded what en gines being used its issue thatll need lied down contests run future easygoing competition Flying Saucers threatening sweep contest un til about third round got hit other killed Most matches ended kills Current rules usedno worrying about multicolored streamers collision zones rest early days Someone brought copies late-1950s rules Theyre much complicated harder judge use today reason old engines ran well everyone using either bladders pacifiers old hard tanks seemed promote bad set tings lean runs seizures 9 x 8 props used use just didnt workor maybe ears tuned pitch Taipan 8 x 6 produces multitude suggestions made about engine problem thought 80-mph limit might helpful could go 80 mph old engines fear blowing up something dont want risk since spare parts arent readily available Maybe could try 80-mph limit bonus 10 points honest-to-goodness legal 1961and-earlier engine Next year Doc plans either hold meet Jasonville tie much larger OldTime meet would include other events Kits plans available engine problem will have nailed down Some better designs such Equalizer could used backup models regular Fast Combat meets go weird can build Saucer amaze friends local Con trol Line field Watch announcement 1991 meet CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 54 watched him hone cylinder Sun nen shaping fitting rings pistons can tell theres no better George also has access superior chroming may want consider chromed liner 60 46 Another service might want think about parts restoration older engines George has developed technique grow pis tons restore liner fits can contact George 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 telephone 1-512/656-2021 Tech tip Texas winters get cold enough qualify official building season thinking about plans new ship got con versation compadre thats Texan good bud4y John Hill some problems encount ering ink lines new model dis cussed some points havent seen print some time Ill pass along sake newcomers hobby topic talcum powderthat 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NEW scene have just received few new product samples Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 telephone 1-714/250-1107 Aerospace Composite now offering special epoxy resin thin enough work its other products such glass cloth Kevlar graphite second product composite carbon fiber strands sandwiched between layers tissue tissue layers make carbon fiber launches interesting Fly ing Saucer Bob Bearden watches awards good takeoff score Jay Fuoss runs life out handle scene Doc Passens perennial Old-Time Combat meet Jasonvilie Indiana easier work youre gluing wood foam adhesive soaks through porous tissue hold carbon strands place Aerospace Composite also offering Keviar cord two thicknesses 038 cord rated 85 lb 054 size should hold up 215 lb Some jobs Kevlar thread such holding trailing edge center boom dont require much strength Kevlar might make better safety cable however wire currently use number wire ca bles have broken during violent midairs Composite Structures Technology also offers array 01 usetul products ot identi cal similar Aerospace Compos ite include carbon sheets Kevlar glass fiber cloth special epoxy resin Rohacell foam Howard Rush used Rohacell ultraexotic FAI models competed Left Andre Ming Fox Manufacturing congratulates Paul Smith current MACA #1 win October 13-14 Old-Time Combat meet Paul received Fox 35 Stunt anniversary edition autographed Duke Fox himself left meet organizer Doc Passen holding Fleetwon next daughter Amy Right Two contestants show off Flying Saucers Half Fast middle left right Jay Fuoss Sammy Bridgers Bob Bearden Saucers flew better youd expect did well gravity-assisted maneuvers such dives Left Pinelands Combat Team members models Front row L R Steve Eliminator Wilk Texas Fred Stetter Mark Mad Dog Dawson back row 1 R Chip Giordano Bob Moller Harry Benedetti Roger Baker John Andia George Connors guys doIng great job promoting Combat hobby Right Two Fleetwons Big iron Old-Time Combat meet Ja net Van Dyck flew anything lines hooked up Fleetwon has wing ares hooking elevator trailing edge kills lot lift elevator deflected same short tail moment arm also makes model quite difficult balance 52 Model Aviation Conoi Line Combat Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San DIego CA 92109 Glen Salter flies lot Combat cant line up him extends long arm NO OCR TEXT POLISHED Approach MONOKO TE APPLICATION NEW MonoKote HOT SOCKTM simple easy-to-use cover irons shoe virtually eliminates surface scratches Its buffer 100% cotton between hard shoe iron mirrorlike finish MonoKote Results ilir MonoKote application wibut hazing scratches New life old iron shoe Fantastic wingtips solid surfaces . wherever cover MonoKote Only TOP FLITE else r TOP FLITS MODELS Inc F1635 So Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 foam good wood Hot Stuff glues 142-oz model has built struc tural integrity compromised rendering unsuitable FM competition Still its real killer r. SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $300 BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In * Computer Designed 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight Easy Construction * Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 CL CombatlJohnson Continued page 53 lightest trickiest parts possible Tony Drago sent catalog listing variety Consolidated kits sold Control Line Classics Remember Wow Wowee Manx Cat V Twin Terror Heres chance enter Nostalgia Combat 520-in twinengine model K&B 15 19 Greenhead would just ticket Control Line Clas sics catalog lists whole bunch other interest ing models can contact Tony 24981 Nogal St Moreno Valley CA 92388 Telephone 1-714/242-5077 mystery hA model appeared Jan uary 1990 column belonged Ken Powell newer SNOO3 replaces SNOO2 pictured fig ured out own Kens alrplane features 010 unidirectional graphite know can buy right bonded directly foam epoxy resin uses balsa body 020 Kevlar-49 doublers Ken also included lot information about airfoil know youre still thinking about graphite Key lar Ken ulterior motive too seems sells two different styles T-shirts Ive seen number local hotshots wearing Com bat tees look really sharp can reach Ken 8439-F Sunset Trail Place Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 about doing some public relations work Combat Chip Giordano sent packet items Pinelands Combat Team uses quest known nice guys Chip sent nice article local newspaper featuring pic ture guess along well thought out explanation what Combat about 168 Model Aviation Continued page 164 Technical Data Wingspan 47 Total area including tailplane 532 sq Model Weight less fuel 168 oz Wing loading 455 oz per sq ft Note 168 oz good weight typical Beliaevs models 155 oz bet ter can achieved ssith US-produced Rubber ne Power Free Flight Display Control Une Electric Power RIC Airplanes new liluetrated 32 pege tabloid elze catalog US ft Cenada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby center 837-A W Main St Lenedala PA 19446 215- 3680770 FINGER SAVER INC PRESENTS Patented Safety Starter No damaged fingers Eliminates need helper Allows complete freedom START ADJUST plane alone High quality steel Lightweight compact MUST flier Dealers invited NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax FINGER SAVERINC P0Boxl4l6 St Petersburg FL 33731 Pinelands guys also have some posters infor mation about organization some profes sionally done flyers contests best part free club T-shirt Chip sent along some club stickers Chip group really know promote club Combat certainly lucky Chip now also helping out MACA Miniature Aircraft Combat Association Other famous Combat fliers news lately have included Pete Plunkett Doc Passen both local papers Pete hosted FAI team trials Austin MN last year seemed everyone town knew about Pete Combat models Doc did great job promoting Nostalgia Combat meet phone call local paper TV station usually brings out curious reporter might slow news day youll get bigger story expected Contests models Steve Stewart claimed $1000 booty Vacaville Skylarks first pro fessional Combat meet Richard Stubblefield second took home Carver stereo other merchandise Mike Petris third-place win good merchandise contest called get Golden State Cuts & Kills Contest well-run meet exceptionally large flyoff area Alan Deveuve used hilt model cut loose during match full report Carl Bumgamer sent seems everyone pleased results first big time contest Combat trends fliers seem moving 80-mph Geriatric styles Com bat 80-mph variety youre allowed use model two laps must take 65 seconds guys looking through speed chart thats 79 mph change Geriatric events require specific engines such Fox 35 Stunt some have penalty systems discourage hitting planes variety allows free midair second collision disqualifying event Another tactic give such high point penalty hitting other plane would extremely difficult place contest midairs style 80-mph Combat seems pop ular West Coast both kills FM style flown Geriatric Gx Combat popular New Jersey Pennsylvania New England Whatever local rules variations idea have sane event everyone can compete expense destruction involved official events successful 80-mph-style models seem conventional Fast Combat designs re EEmmmmuuuuininininininin[v32]NH] BIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE * Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels * Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL PINTQUART GALLON 00/0 Nhromethane $995 5% Nitromothane $325$495$1195 10% Nitromethane $395$535$1395 15% Nitromethane $395$625$1595 25% Nitromethane $495$795$2095 350/0 Nitromethane$595$895$2595 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane $1325 150/0 Nitromethane$1525 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure Nitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA castor Oil new improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge yourselfPrcO Oobjed ohong wthot flOtO See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free orders Latest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Eu EEEEEmmuuuu. U mmmflEflflmmmmmmfl Littlest Miracle Workshop PROFESSALTOOL SUITABLE FOR ALL Send50 HOBBIES AND CRAFTSforcatniog Makers of. Mini-Glue Tips Stray- Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Luff-Stuff & Jewel Stripes APPLIED DESIGN CORP PO Box 3384 Torrance CA 90510 February 1991 169 U I I U U I I HobbyfHInge Use CA Adhesives Hinges full 15 Mile thick 4 mIle thicker other ieadin brands * Better CA Penetration * Added Strength * Extra Long Life .-S Y HINGES PO BOX 31064-M Billings MT 59107 Dealer hquin Invited Er $275 repi strips Add 20% postage ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL Frequency Conversion $4000 Includes Crystals Certification RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Special exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion available Full 1991 Specs Rx alone 72175 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCD100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RCOI5O Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RCO300 Airtronic AM$6995 Model RODi 50KB Kraft K-Line B$6995 Model RCO15WR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx FREE Tuned aligned updating Tx$7495 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change . $8495 Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiver Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing worth lhe wait Features Dual conversion Dual AGC Dual Crystal Ceramic Filters 50 53 72 75 Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 415mm x 825 205mm Weig ht 165 oz Working Voltage 38-60VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Service Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kratt KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World Enaines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipping Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc MI115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $275 $275 $239 $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILA8LE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc po Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $250 shipping igan residents add 4% sales taxi strictor venturi uses jet rather spraybar An 11 x 5 prop seems work best keeping speed down though x 5 wilt also work Youll need experiment various props make sure top speed isnt over limit wide-open venturi engine puts Out much power its nearly im possible keep speed down Using re strictor also allows run full five min utes four ounces fuel solution problem would find appropriate propeller pitch about 3 35 would handle up 20000 rpm youre being timed sure things dont youre going fast time regular model Fly low can stick arm out Without being too obvious about try walk big circle along airplane Get some instruction Team Race pilot back whip model put load fun idea club contest would take model whip seven laps try slow seven flier could make big gest difference between two winning Does Old-Time Combat meet seems fascination 1950s 1960s music has grown popular number mov ies set eraand just look collectors going nuts over old cars ex cuse classic cars So Old-Time Combat Nos talgia Combat like Dr Terry Doc Pas sen sponsored just such meet weekend October 13 14 little middle America town Jasonville Indiana population about 3000 As first person throw type meet Doc made up rules Basically contestants must fly models engines used 1961 earlier sounded pretty limiting far planes engines turned up anyone would have expected Doc received documentation people over country hoping legalize engine plane Magazines searched shred evidence rounded up verify equip ment guy letter 1961 post mark Howard Rush sent him along plans Nemesis Doc usually runs contests out Jason ville Airport actually just clear area tween cornfields Old Doc has three airplanes out including Piper Cub Stinson plus whole bunch brand-new cars parked out cornfields Actually cars new about 30 years ago Bob closed up dealership Theyve never registered have mile two though airport would have fit nostalgia theme meet 170 Model Aviation List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line$1000 Dealers Discounls available Rx Trade $5-$10 THE WIREMASTERTM bendcr/coilcr 4 different models wire bending tools offer Also available Alloy Stainless Aluminum Metric hardware Checkyour dealer first un available send business size SASE free catalog JCM COMPANY 114 washington Terr Dept waukegan IL 60085 [LATHES NG MACHINES INE SHOP SUPPLIES i BLUE RIDGE i- jjjIJ1E1 _ -The Crofimons IAlternatiVe P0 SOX 536-Y CANE W 25526 304 562-3538 j CATALOG $100I CALL FOR PACKAGE PRICES FOR ORDERS ONLYL7JLCODs 1-800-633-7556 IN ALABAMA 3473525 COLLECTWELCOME TOP QUALITY FUEL FOR EXPERT OR BEGINNER NO RE-CLAIMED ALCOHOL O METHANE ONLY IS USED Designed tested give top performance both 2-cycle 4-cycle engines ringed Except engines requiring low lubricant content CONTAINS NEW TRULY SPACE AGE ADDITIVE developed outer space vacuum new additive attaches internal metal parts ot engine will reduce friction much 80% reduces heat wear absolute minimum WE HAVE 3 LUBRICANT BLENDS ALL SYNTHETIC OR SYNTHETIC BLEND CASTOR castor new high purity much cleaner burning castor ALL OUR FUELS CONTAIN ANTI-FOAMERS PREVENTERS WEAR ADDITIVES tuel developed priced individual club direct sales market dealer Inquiries invited Order gallon up Mix OK 4 gallon cases up ALL FUEL EXCEPT 54 GALLON DRUMS SHIPPED FREIGHT PRE-PAID Only Continental USA lI 23 GaITO 63 GalI 127 GalI up IFreight Colicct 1 Gal l 4 GalI24 Gal 164 Gal125 Gal/ al Drum 5O/1095.750 650 18500 12/O/o1495 0 . . 0 25%19g5.1450 .1350 1275 .47500 500/o 22502200 .207578000 Manufactured MACH-7 PO Box 1201 Enterprise Alabama 36330 instead held downtown Jasonville across Some interesting models modelers turned umnist street Tastee Freeze up field Sunday morning As promised Janet Van Dyck used anything lines atmosphere much different small Chicago group brought Flying Saucers hooked up included Big Iron Fleettowns like Jasonville went out practice designs maneuver lot better youd expect won good engine another Fleetwon flying during week locals came get en- seem love orbit very top cir- very sick engine cost match tertained get mad often cle nothing else stays long Chi- Janets Big Iron center-punched populated areas can set some tin cans cago guys worked strategy made Saucers its engine controls wound up out yard target practice draw- three rounds before lost match big hole Saucers belly Saucer flew ing gunships overhead asked Bob about quite mixture classic designs around nicely despite extra freight Flying keeping current license flying just said such Fleetwon Big Iron Wild wing styles disadvantage compared License Bill Netzeband Equalizer proved boom models although two-inch booms Docs basement treasure Its filled class show Doc makes variety kits considered long enough earlier days about 200 different models some mud still legal event several current largest performance differential seen engines previous decade along models legal well Two later the engines Some people documented equipment used manufacture 30- Voodoo Flite Streak existence ST 35 G-2 possible foreplus kits sells kits include several Bob Bodzioch took third place Flite runner G-21 different design Bethe Old-Time Combat Stunt events Doc Streak Paul Smith flew two Voodoos cause no knew exactly what advertised G has dog named Surprise Jasonville bought garage sale moved up Equal- 21 looked like basic engine allowed friendly place izer last boutagainst unfortunate col- compete Continued page 173 See Dealer Cataloger Order dent carry Square Cut Teen caI us- pay fur call well pay ths shipping US Canada 407 254-0516 505 N Harbor City BInd Melbourne FL 32935 Dealer/DIstrIbutor Inquiries invited Fronds Reu Add 6% Sass Tax Snuf-Vibe BACK PLATE MOUNTS Front Intake Engines Aluminum Back Plate Mounts light weight easy Install Just bolt engine crank case mounts equipped SNuF-ViBE isolation system double protection engine vIbration SIX SIZES FOR ENGINES 15 TO 1 8 JTBP1 09- 16 1496 JT-8P2 19 26 1496 JT-BP3 29- 056 1496 available hobby shop ORDER DIRECTIon immediateshipasotcheck MO Visa MC COD accepted Add $259 UPS t3for COD 6% sales tax Calif residents JT-BN 60- 901496 JT-6P6 MAX 90-106 1796 JT-BP6 8T 2500-3000 2196 Y7T ECH SENO 2Sf Ar STAMP FOR AIIOITIONAI iNFO___________________ AND JTEC CATALOG 164 School St. Daly City CA 54014 14151 756-3400 February 1991 171 balsa wood SOWCUT TOOLS 5 po Masters Set 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/6$1698 3 pc Builders Set 3/16 1/4 5/16$ 998 CA RCDIS&Ii Service Ctr FL Radie South Steve EwohlioTony Stiliroan P0 408 988-1214Ph 904 478-6745 Authorized WC Service Don McCartOy P0 619 728-0440 GSR Products George Steiner Ph 816 362-1962 FL Southeru R/C Daoid Steoeos Ph 813 775-1554 Wollitz R/C Caloio Woitz Ph 904 771-0613 IL Pete 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no really minded what en gines being used its issue thatll need lied down contests run future easygoing competition Flying Saucers threatening sweep contest un til about third round got hit other killed Most matches ended kills Current rules usedno worrying about multicolored streamers collision zones rest early days Someone brought copies late-1950s rules Theyre much complicated harder judge use today reason old engines ran well everyone using either bladders pacifiers old hard tanks seemed promote bad set tings lean runs seizures 9 x 8 props used use just didnt workor maybe ears tuned pitch Taipan 8 x 6 produces multitude suggestions made about engine problem thought 80-mph limit might helpful could go 80 mph old engines fear blowing up something dont want risk since spare parts arent readily available Maybe could try 80-mph limit bonus 10 points honest-to-goodness legal 1961and-earlier engine Next year Doc plans either hold meet Jasonville tie much larger OldTime meet would include other events Kits plans available engine problem will have nailed down Some better designs such Equalizer could used backup models regular Fast Combat meets go weird can build Saucer amaze friends local Con trol Line field Watch announcement 1991 meet CL Aerobatics/McMiIIan Continued page 54 watched him hone cylinder Sun nen shaping fitting rings pistons can tell theres no better George also has access superior chroming may want consider chromed liner 60 46 Another service might want think about parts restoration older engines George has developed technique grow pis tons restore liner fits can contact George 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 telephone 1-512/656-2021 Tech tip Texas winters get cold enough qualify official building season thinking about plans new ship got con versation compadre thats Texan good bud4y John Hill some problems encount ering ink lines new model dis cussed some points havent seen print some time Ill pass along sake newcomers hobby topic talcum powderthat 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NEW scene have just received few new product samples Aerospace Composite Products PO Box 16621 Irvine CA 92714 telephone 1-714/250-1107 Aerospace Composite now offering special epoxy resin thin enough work its other products such glass cloth Kevlar graphite second product composite carbon fiber strands sandwiched between layers tissue tissue layers make carbon fiber launches interesting Fly ing Saucer Bob Bearden watches awards good takeoff score Jay Fuoss runs life out handle scene Doc Passens perennial Old-Time Combat meet Jasonvilie Indiana easier work youre gluing wood foam adhesive soaks through porous tissue hold carbon strands place Aerospace Composite also offering Keviar cord two thicknesses 038 cord rated 85 lb 054 size should hold up 215 lb Some jobs Kevlar thread such holding trailing edge center boom dont require much strength Kevlar might make better safety cable however wire currently use number wire ca bles have broken during violent midairs Composite Structures Technology also offers array 01 usetul products ot identi cal similar Aerospace Compos ite include carbon sheets Kevlar glass fiber cloth special epoxy resin Rohacell foam Howard Rush used Rohacell ultraexotic FAI models competed Left Andre Ming Fox Manufacturing congratulates Paul Smith current MACA #1 win October 13-14 Old-Time Combat meet Paul received Fox 35 Stunt anniversary edition autographed Duke Fox himself left meet organizer Doc Passen holding Fleetwon next daughter Amy Right Two contestants show off Flying Saucers Half Fast middle left right Jay Fuoss Sammy Bridgers Bob Bearden Saucers flew better youd expect did well gravity-assisted maneuvers such dives Left Pinelands Combat Team members models Front row L R Steve Eliminator Wilk Texas Fred Stetter Mark Mad Dog Dawson back row 1 R Chip Giordano Bob Moller Harry Benedetti Roger Baker John Andia George Connors guys doIng great job promoting Combat hobby Right Two Fleetwons Big iron Old-Time Combat meet Ja net Van Dyck flew anything lines hooked up Fleetwon has wing ares hooking elevator trailing edge kills lot lift elevator deflected same short tail moment arm also makes model quite difficult balance 52 Model Aviation Conoi Line Combat Charlie Johnson 3716 Ingraham St San DIego CA 92109 Glen Salter flies lot Combat cant line up him extends long arm NO OCR TEXT POLISHED Approach MONOKO TE APPLICATION NEW MonoKote HOT SOCKTM simple easy-to-use cover irons shoe virtually eliminates surface scratches Its buffer 100% cotton between hard shoe iron mirrorlike finish MonoKote Results ilir MonoKote application wibut hazing scratches New life old iron shoe Fantastic wingtips solid surfaces . wherever cover MonoKote Only TOP FLITE else r TOP FLITS MODELS Inc F1635 So Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60616 foam good wood Hot Stuff glues 142-oz model has built struc tural integrity compromised rendering unsuitable FM competition Still its real killer r. SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT AFTER YOU DID ALL THE WORK WHY LET YOUR AIRPLANE DO ALL THE FLYING INFO $300 BUILD & FLY THE miniMAX YOURSELF AWARDED Grand Champion Reserve Grand Champion Ultralight 1989 Sun-N-Fun Fly-In * Computer Designed 3 Axis Control * Part 1 03 Ultralight Easy Construction * Wood Construction TEAM INC BOX 338M BRADYVILLE TN 37026 615 765-5397 CL CombatlJohnson Continued page 53 lightest trickiest parts possible Tony Drago sent catalog listing variety Consolidated kits sold Control Line Classics Remember Wow Wowee Manx Cat V Twin Terror Heres chance enter Nostalgia Combat 520-in twinengine model K&B 15 19 Greenhead would just ticket Control Line Clas sics catalog lists whole bunch other interest ing models can contact Tony 24981 Nogal St Moreno Valley CA 92388 Telephone 1-714/242-5077 mystery hA model appeared Jan uary 1990 column belonged Ken Powell newer SNOO3 replaces SNOO2 pictured fig ured out own Kens alrplane features 010 unidirectional graphite know can buy right bonded directly foam epoxy resin uses balsa body 020 Kevlar-49 doublers Ken also included lot information about airfoil know youre still thinking about graphite Key lar Ken ulterior motive too seems sells two different styles T-shirts Ive seen number local hotshots wearing Com bat tees look really sharp can reach Ken 8439-F Sunset Trail Place Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 about doing some public relations work Combat Chip Giordano sent packet items Pinelands Combat Team uses quest known nice guys Chip sent nice article local newspaper featuring pic ture guess along well thought out explanation what Combat about 168 Model Aviation Continued page 164 Technical Data Wingspan 47 Total area including tailplane 532 sq Model Weight less fuel 168 oz Wing loading 455 oz per sq ft Note 168 oz good weight typical Beliaevs models 155 oz bet ter can achieved ssith US-produced Rubber ne Power Free Flight Display Control Une Electric Power RIC Airplanes new liluetrated 32 pege tabloid elze catalog US ft Cenada $100 Foreigh $300 Penn Valley Hobby center 837-A W Main St Lenedala PA 19446 215- 3680770 FINGER SAVER INC PRESENTS Patented Safety Starter No damaged fingers Eliminates need helper Allows complete freedom START ADJUST plane alone High quality steel Lightweight compact MUST flier Dealers invited NOW ONLY $1995 s&h FL res add 7% tax FINGER SAVERINC P0Boxl4l6 St Petersburg FL 33731 Pinelands guys also have some posters infor mation about organization some profes sionally done flyers contests best part free club T-shirt Chip sent along some club stickers Chip group really know promote club Combat certainly lucky Chip now also helping out MACA Miniature Aircraft Combat Association Other famous Combat fliers news lately have included Pete Plunkett Doc Passen both local papers Pete hosted FAI team trials Austin MN last year seemed everyone town knew about Pete Combat models Doc did great job promoting Nostalgia Combat meet phone call local paper TV station usually brings out curious reporter might slow news day youll get bigger story expected Contests models Steve Stewart claimed $1000 booty Vacaville Skylarks first pro fessional Combat meet Richard Stubblefield second took home Carver stereo other merchandise Mike Petris third-place win good merchandise contest called get Golden State Cuts & Kills Contest well-run meet exceptionally large flyoff area Alan Deveuve used hilt model cut loose during match full report Carl Bumgamer sent seems everyone pleased results first big time contest Combat trends fliers seem moving 80-mph Geriatric styles Com bat 80-mph variety youre allowed use model two laps must take 65 seconds guys looking through speed chart thats 79 mph change Geriatric events require specific engines such Fox 35 Stunt some have penalty systems discourage hitting planes variety allows free midair second collision disqualifying event Another tactic give such high point penalty hitting other plane would extremely difficult place contest midairs 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Mini-Glue Tips Stray- Tray Tee Bar Mini-Saw Luff-Stuff & Jewel Stripes APPLIED DESIGN CORP PO Box 3384 Torrance CA 90510 February 1991 169 U I I U U I I HobbyfHInge Use CA Adhesives Hinges full 15 Mile thick 4 mIle thicker other ieadin brands * Better CA Penetration * Added Strength * Extra Long Life .-S Y HINGES PO BOX 31064-M Billings MT 59107 Dealer hquin Invited Er $275 repi strips Add 20% postage ILL FL Y WHA T FIX Special Fast Turnaround Now Available CALL Frequency Conversion $4000 Includes Crystals Certification RCD AM & FM 7 Channel Receiver Special exclusive 6 meters -$7995 TX conversion available Full 1991 Specs Rx alone 72175 mhz -$6995 OrderModel RCD100 Futabla G AM$6995 Model RCOI5O Futabla J AM$6995 Model RCD200 Futabla J FM$6995 Model RCO300 Airtronic AM$6995 Model RODi 50KB Kraft K-Line B$6995 Model RCO15WR JR AM$6995 Model RCD1 50TH Tower 500$6995 Match tuned Gold 1991 Tx FREE Tuned aligned updating Tx$7495 Tuned aligned Tx frequency change . $8495 Call Today Ultra Narrow Band AM Receiver Model KMRDC4-7A Years developing worth lhe wait Features Dual conversion Dual AGC Dual Crystal Ceramic Filters 50 53 72 75 Mhz Connectors Kraft styles Deans World & specials Specifications Size 275 70mm x 165 415mm x 825 205mm Weig ht 165 oz Working Voltage 38-60VDC Temperature -10 120F 10 Khz spacing Bandwidth 1- 85 khz 60db down 301P 3db Image 60db down Service Ace Cirrus EK Futaba Heathkit Hobbyshack JR KGL K-Line KO Propo Kratt KSE Logitrol Novak Royal Tower Hobbies World Enaines Spectrum Analyzers Calibrated Test Instruments Large Inventory RIC Parts Crystals ter Specials Send Self Addressed Envelope Brochures UPS US Mail Federal Express COD Shipping Charges Extra Mastercard Visa Accepted Kraft Midwest Inc MI115 E Main Northville MI 48167 313 348-0085 FAX 313 348-4175 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $275 $275 $239 $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25and UP SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILA8LE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc po Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 48015 Add $250 shipping igan residents add 4% sales taxi strictor venturi uses jet rather spraybar An 11 x 5 prop seems work best keeping speed down though x 5 wilt also work Youll need experiment various props make sure top speed isnt over limit wide-open venturi engine puts Out much power its nearly im possible keep speed down Using re strictor also allows run full five min utes four ounces fuel solution problem would find appropriate propeller pitch about 3 35 would handle up 20000 rpm youre being timed sure things dont youre going fast time regular model Fly low can stick arm out Without being too obvious about try walk big circle along airplane Get some instruction Team Race pilot back whip model put load fun idea club contest would take model whip seven laps try slow seven flier could make big gest difference between two winning Does Old-Time Combat meet seems fascination 1950s 1960s music has grown popular number mov ies set eraand just look collectors going nuts over old cars ex cuse classic cars So Old-Time Combat Nos talgia Combat like Dr Terry Doc Pas sen sponsored just such meet weekend October 13 14 little middle America town Jasonville Indiana population about 3000 As first person throw type meet Doc made up rules Basically contestants must fly models engines used 1961 earlier sounded pretty limiting far planes engines turned up anyone would have expected Doc received documentation people over country hoping legalize engine plane Magazines searched shred evidence rounded up verify equip ment guy letter 1961 post mark Howard Rush sent him along plans Nemesis Doc usually runs contests out Jason ville Airport actually just clear area tween cornfields Old Doc has three airplanes out including Piper Cub Stinson plus whole bunch brand-new cars parked out cornfields Actually cars new about 30 years ago Bob closed up dealership Theyve never registered have mile two though airport would have fit nostalgia theme meet 170 Model Aviation List Prices Exceeds AMA Rx Guidelines 4 Channel$9495 5 Channel$9995 6 Channel$10495 7 Channel$10995 Pro-Line$1000 Dealers Discounls available Rx Trade $5-$10 THE WIREMASTERTM bendcr/coilcr 4 different models wire bending tools offer Also available Alloy Stainless Aluminum Metric hardware Checkyour dealer first un available send business size SASE free catalog JCM COMPANY 114 washington Terr Dept waukegan IL 60085 [LATHES NG MACHINES INE SHOP SUPPLIES i BLUE RIDGE i- jjjIJ1E1 _ -The Crofimons IAlternatiVe P0 SOX 536-Y CANE W 25526 304 562-3538 j CATALOG $100I CALL FOR PACKAGE PRICES FOR ORDERS ONLYL7JLCODs 1-800-633-7556 IN ALABAMA 3473525 COLLECTWELCOME TOP QUALITY FUEL FOR EXPERT OR BEGINNER NO RE-CLAIMED ALCOHOL O METHANE ONLY IS USED Designed tested give top performance both 2-cycle 4-cycle engines ringed Except engines requiring low lubricant content CONTAINS NEW TRULY SPACE AGE ADDITIVE developed outer space vacuum new additive attaches internal metal parts ot engine will reduce friction much 80% reduces heat wear absolute minimum WE HAVE 3 LUBRICANT BLENDS ALL SYNTHETIC OR SYNTHETIC BLEND CASTOR castor new high purity much cleaner burning castor ALL OUR FUELS CONTAIN ANTI-FOAMERS PREVENTERS WEAR ADDITIVES tuel developed priced individual club direct sales market dealer Inquiries invited Order gallon up Mix OK 4 gallon cases up ALL FUEL EXCEPT 54 GALLON DRUMS SHIPPED FREIGHT PRE-PAID Only Continental USA lI 23 GaITO 63 GalI 127 GalI up IFreight Colicct 1 Gal l 4 GalI24 Gal 164 Gal125 Gal/ al Drum 5O/1095.750 650 18500 12/O/o1495 0 . . 0 25%19g5.1450 .1350 1275 .47500 500/o 22502200 .207578000 Manufactured MACH-7 PO Box 1201 Enterprise Alabama 36330 instead held downtown Jasonville across Some interesting models modelers turned umnist street Tastee Freeze up field Sunday morning As promised Janet Van Dyck used anything lines atmosphere much different small Chicago group brought Flying Saucers hooked up included Big Iron Fleettowns like Jasonville went out practice designs maneuver lot better youd expect won good engine another Fleetwon flying during week locals came get en- seem love orbit very top cir- very sick engine cost match tertained get mad often cle nothing else stays long Chi- Janets Big Iron center-punched populated areas can set some tin cans cago guys worked strategy made Saucers its engine controls wound up out yard target practice draw- three rounds before lost match big hole Saucers belly Saucer flew ing gunships overhead asked Bob about quite mixture classic designs around nicely despite extra freight Flying keeping current license flying just said such Fleetwon Big Iron Wild wing styles disadvantage compared License Bill Netzeband Equalizer proved boom models although two-inch booms Docs basement treasure Its filled class show Doc makes variety kits considered long enough earlier days about 200 different models some mud still legal event several current largest performance differential seen engines previous decade along models legal well Two later the engines Some people documented equipment used manufacture 30- Voodoo Flite Streak existence ST 35 G-2 possible foreplus kits sells kits include several Bob Bodzioch took third place Flite runner G-21 different design Bethe Old-Time Combat Stunt events Doc Streak Paul Smith flew two Voodoos cause no knew exactly what advertised G has dog named Surprise Jasonville bought garage sale moved up Equal- 21 looked like basic engine allowed friendly place izer last boutagainst unfortunate col- compete Continued page 173 See Dealer Cataloger Order dent carry Square Cut Teen caI us- pay fur call well pay ths shipping US Canada 407 254-0516 505 N Harbor City BInd Melbourne FL 32935 Dealer/DIstrIbutor Inquiries invited Fronds Reu Add 6% Sass Tax Snuf-Vibe BACK PLATE MOUNTS Front Intake Engines Aluminum Back Plate Mounts light weight easy Install Just bolt engine crank case mounts equipped SNuF-ViBE isolation system double protection engine vIbration SIX SIZES FOR ENGINES 15 TO 1 8 JTBP1 09- 16 1496 JT-8P2 19 26 1496 JT-BP3 29- 056 1496 available hobby shop ORDER DIRECTIon immediateshipasotcheck MO Visa MC COD accepted Add $259 UPS t3for COD 6% sales tax Calif residents JT-BN 60- 901496 JT-6P6 MAX 90-106 1796 JT-BP6 8T 2500-3000 2196 Y7T ECH SENO 2Sf Ar STAMP FOR AIIOITIONAI iNFO___________________ AND JTEC CATALOG 164 School St. Daly City CA 54014 14151 756-3400 February 1991 171 balsa wood SOWCUT TOOLS 5 po Masters Set 1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/6$1698 3 pc Builders Set 3/16 1/4 5/16$ 998 CA RCDIS&Ii Service Ctr FL Radie South Steve EwohlioTony Stiliroan P0 408 988-1214Ph 904 478-6745 Authorized WC Service Don McCartOy P0 619 728-0440 GSR Products George Steiner Ph 816 362-1962 FL Southeru R/C Daoid Steoeos Ph 813 775-1554 Wollitz R/C Caloio Woitz Ph 904 771-0613 IL Pete 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no really minded what en gines being used its issue thatll need lied down contests run future easygoing competition Flying Saucers threatening sweep contest un til about third round got hit other killed Most matches ended kills Current rules usedno worrying about multicolored streamers collision zones rest early days Someone brought copies late-1950s rules Theyre much complicated harder judge use today reason old engines ran well everyone using either bladders pacifiers old hard tanks seemed promote bad set tings lean runs seizures 9 x 8 props used use just didnt workor maybe ears tuned pitch Taipan 8 x 6 produces multitude suggestions made about engine problem thought 80-mph limit might helpful could go 80 mph old engines fear blowing up something dont want risk since spare parts arent readily available Maybe could try 80-mph limit bonus 10 points honest-to-goodness legal 1961and-earlier engine Next year Doc plans either hold meet Jasonville tie much larger OldTime meet would include 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