CONTROL LINE COMBAT 4T T ET ME BEGIN first control line IJCombat column Model Aviation introducing myself giving some background First have used Rich von Lopez nom de guerre nom de plume since began competing 1964 writing 1974 have designed four /2A models have written articles Lil Snip Lil Matador 1/2A Samurai SlySir Two FAT designs Firefly SlySir fast designs Matador also have published Back mid-1970s Midwest Products Company produced Lil Snip Firefly Matador kits addition have worked judge AMA Nationals numerous times Combat event director 1984 Reno Nevada Nationals like think instrumental getting 12A Combat rule book promoting event running unofficial hA competition sponsored Cox NATS several years row have three FAI World Championships Teamstwice pit man Chuck Rudner 1986 1992 once 1990 pilot 1984 World Championships Combat Jury have attended World Championships since 1982 experience has given insight trends tactics used other countries read Flying Models know have sharing magazines Combat column Phil Cartier since 1981 other lifeas elementary school assistant principal try encourage teachers use Delta Dart program students intention discuss innovations competition model designs new products rules other combat-related topic column Continued page 89 Charlie Johnson ready launch model Charlie dedicated 17 years Model Aviations Combat column Thanks Charlie Bridant photo Tom Fluker Sr 1992 World Champion Team Manager launches 1982 World Champion Tom Jrs model during 1991 Team Trials Bridant photo August1993 77 Left Norm McFadden Lynwood Washington Joe McKenzie Dallas area clean up mess after models collided midair during 1991 FAI Team Trials Note wire cutters Joes hand Ed Bridant photo Below Ed Bridants quick expert photographers eye catches two models meet midair Fuel can seen streaming models bladder 6 Dennis Roeper 7 Ron Saum 8 Tom Wetherill 9 Drew Telford 10 Dave Ficacell 11201 11391 14721 11182 11099 Fast Times Hey guys could use little help Send something about what happening area will try get magazine Thanks Next month will try print updated product list Seeya ne displacement allow 051 engines rationale used new Tee Dee 05 ls available no advantage using 051 over 049 second rules change widen streamer /2 inch lengthen kill zone four feet five feet should slightly reduce number midairs make production streamers organizers manageable None proposals will change nature event Three proposals will affect Slow Fast Combat first alters line length tolerances 59 feet 6 inches-60 feet 6 inches 59 feet 9 inches-60 feet 3 inches possible one-foot difference line length could contributing factor flyaways us can live plus minus six-inch tolerance second change involves increasing kill zone six feet seven feet will increase number kills competition prevent some midairs will also shorten time needed run competition long run will save competitors equipment third proposal will offer competitor alternative methods attaching safety cable safe asif safer prescribed method years drilling holes through four webs Continued page 91 RC Scale/Troy Continued paqe 82 would big help already have large number excellent Bhiriot 11-2 photos BL-242 Drop line address head column Now know asked request help easily documented subjects like Corsairs Cubs gentlemans request bit specific Ill include Besides its new request monthother own Cliff Harrison 118 Landana St American Canyon CA 94589 needs three-views marking documentation black USMC type four type five Corsair flown USS Enterprise Well friends wraps month Next issue Ill have Toledo show perhaps decision next co-building project Until build straight fly safely Ill talk again ombat/von Lopez Continued page 77 Should wish share some ideas feel free write address top column discussion proposed rules now order since will acted upon near future am person responsible bulk new proposals CL 94-12 seeks change Combat supplemental event regular event see no problem striking supplemental rule book starting January 1 1994 As mentioned earlier promoters Combat back late 70s early SOs time went out way contact Cox about sponsoring unofficial event idea time create low-cost event would accessible everyone now changing advent Shuriken engines cant hold back progress proposed two minor modifications rules first increase NowYou Can Workout Iii Any Kind Weather Stay Tim Experienced flyers know extreme temperature changes can make best push-rods expand contract usually means retrimming youre using new Sullivan Precision Gold-N-Rods Built withstand just about anything Mother Nature can dish out Sullivan Precision has inner rod made carbon fiber composite thermally matched fiber glass wood Which means other rods expanding contracting Precision working like flexible arrow shaft So dont have trim time temper ature changes Tougher nylon push-rods Sullivan Precisions flexible depen able easy-to-install So fly over dealer check out new iu1tisii Sullivans Rain shine theyre ready go F PRODUCTS workP0 Box 5166 Baltimore MO 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground August 1993 89 TO ORDER CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES ATTACH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER 111TH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS MAIL TO STELLAR INSTRUMENT NORTHWEST INC 7 POWOERHORN DRIVE, BEND 7701 9554 PRICES INCLUDE FIRST CLASS POSTAGE 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM SELECTION DISKETTE SELECTION PRICES USA & CANADA PRICES OVERSEAS SENOPROGRAMiElEA EJB E]CEI$65El$74 SEND PROGRAM2ElEJA OB CICEl $55El $64 SENDBOTHPROGRAMS ElEJA ES ECEl$105El$123 CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 89 Fox Combat Specials running safety cable through four holes As rule currently written safety cable must go around engine cylinder Depending much slack given engine could slip out its ioop Again proposals will change nature event Now proposal will significant departure status quo creation 80 mph supplemental Combat event new idea rather resubmission somewhat modified rules proposal submitted Barry Baxter several years ago Lets face Slow Combat no longer slow Jeff Dawson has stated Nelson-powered Slow Combat models going 112 mph models have modified have evolved highly specialized fighting machines have forgotten original spirit event As far AMA Fast concerned speeds 120 mph lower range 130 mph high range hardly event beginners have seen models hit speeds 75 80 mph Tee Dees am sure Steve Hillss Shuriken-powered models 90-mph range real fast 35foot lines Again hardly beginners event FAI Combat models go 90- 102mph range will somewhat slower 1993 because muffler rule 52-foot line models quick So does leave entry-level pilot Some areas country have Fox Stunt 35 Combat 75-mph Combat other variations Eighty-mph Combat simple does restrict competitor particular engine model cheap must remember want make entry-level event costly beyond affordability limited-budget modeler rules proposal follows CL 80 MPH COMBAT SUPPLEMENTAL 1 General Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Procedure kill does end match Either both competitors may score kill same match 1 kill may scored 1 competitor match Once both strings have cut signal judge both fliers must fly level counterclockwise fliers shall fly level counter clockwise such manner avoid midair collisions near misses etc kill Continued page 97 7 [join Giants Help Promote INon-CompetitiveI HIG _ __ IIntnt Mon ,ofl6 . ~lying Large 1IC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON IJ NEW IJ RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIA11JRE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name __________________ Phone ____________ I Street __________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ II 1City State/Province _________________Zip __________________ IMAA __________AMA Number ____________MAAC __________Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 August1993 91 DESIGN YOUR OWN RC MODEL SAILPLANE AND ANALYZE ITS FLIGHT PERFORMANCE INTRODUCING TWO NEW EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER PROGRAMS PROGRAM 1 ODEL SAILPLANESOESIGN AND ANALYSISCOVERS STABILITY AND COIITROL PROGRAM 2 RC MODEL SAILPLANESSTEADY STATE FLIGHT AHALYSIS COVERS PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION AND THE DETAILED ANALYSIS OF SOURCES OF DRAG KEY FEATURES uTHE USER MANUALS CONTAIN STEPBYSTEP INSTRUCTION FOR INPUTTING DESIGN DATAiBOTH PROGRAMS CONTAIN EXTENSIVE TUTORIAL BACKGROUND MATERIAL IN COLOR GRAPHIC FORM EQUATIONS AND DATA USED IN THE PROGRAMS ARE CAREFULLY REFERENCED TO STANDARD TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCE WORKS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING MANY EXAMPLES INCLUDED COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 1DM PERSONAL COMPUTER MODEL XT OR AT OR PS2 OR COMPATIDLE COMPUTER RUNNING MSDOS 33 DR LATER b EGA OR VGA COLOR DISPLAY c 316 KB OF COMPUTER MEMORY d HARD DISK DRIVE WITH 35 MB OF AVAILABLE MEMORY AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DISKETTE DRIVES 35 INt44 MB IN 720 KB C 525 IN 12 MB PRINTER IS OPTIONAL PLEASE NOTE KB DRIVES ARE NOT SUPPORTED New Kits 1993 Viper sleek new design outstanding maneuverability stability track like arrow Viper 40 plus size engines motors emphasis proper construction minimize flying weight optimize performance design utilizes fully symmetrical tapered airfoil has ample room retracts fuselage can easily hold power batteries required electric flight desired VIPER Wingspan 60 Wing Area 620 sq Airfoil symmetrical #DS 016 basic kit kit features formed landing gear complete hardware package canopy selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce hardwood parts Also included complete fulisize rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual new high performance sailplane designed electric powered flight new two meter span Vengence can launch speck size less minute 075 Hyperthrust II motor seven cells kit has designed rudder elevator motor operation utilizes fuselage designed large enough accommodate 12 cell 1200 mAh larger packs including taller cell batteries design also includes hatch bottom facilitate power battery interchangeability wing removal Carefully selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce parts supplied Also included complete hardware package plus detailed complete full-size rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual #DS 015 basic kit #DS 015F basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused switch harness arc suppressing capacitors propeller adaptor 1/4 spinner Sonic-Tronics 8/4 folding prop #DS 01 5G basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused ch harness arc suppressing capacitors geared reduced drive propeller adaptor 1 spinner Windsor 12/8 folding propeller CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 91 counts 100 points No aircraft may exceed 7909 mph 65 seconds two [2] laps Exceeding speed limit will result forfeiture match judge will assigned stopwatch purpose timing speed model can call timed laps time during flight ie before start combat during match after restart after match period over long model models still air called time pilots will level off altitude 10 15 feet within two laps timing will commence two laps signal judge timing complete pilots will separate 1800 restart Combat timing pilot alone circle must pivot about point both pilots circle must walk small circle practical pilots responsibility get prescribed altitude within two 2 laps exceeding speed limit because altitude will result forfeiture No cuts kills accidentally deliberately achieved during timing period will counted offender will have smaller target Flying permitted below fifteen 15 feet timing purposes model air Pilots must start own engines times ie start match after pit stop Junior pilots exempted starting own engines st1993 97 VENGENCE Wingspan 785 Wing Area 635 sq Airfoil S 3021 I~VEY inYSTEMS 4 oRPORATION 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 215 430-8645 Fax 215 430-0186
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/08
Page Numbers: 77, 89, 91, 97
CONTROL LINE COMBAT 4T T ET ME BEGIN first control line IJCombat column Model Aviation introducing myself giving some background First have used Rich von Lopez nom de guerre nom de plume since began competing 1964 writing 1974 have designed four /2A models have written articles Lil Snip Lil Matador 1/2A Samurai SlySir Two FAT designs Firefly SlySir fast designs Matador also have published Back mid-1970s Midwest Products Company produced Lil Snip Firefly Matador kits addition have worked judge AMA Nationals numerous times Combat event director 1984 Reno Nevada Nationals like think instrumental getting 12A Combat rule book promoting event running unofficial hA competition sponsored Cox NATS several years row have three FAI World Championships Teamstwice pit man Chuck Rudner 1986 1992 once 1990 pilot 1984 World Championships Combat Jury have attended World Championships since 1982 experience has given insight trends tactics used other countries read Flying Models know have sharing magazines Combat column Phil Cartier since 1981 other lifeas elementary school assistant principal try encourage teachers use Delta Dart program students intention discuss innovations competition model designs new products rules other combat-related topic column Continued page 89 Charlie Johnson ready launch model Charlie dedicated 17 years Model Aviations Combat column Thanks Charlie Bridant photo Tom Fluker Sr 1992 World Champion Team Manager launches 1982 World Champion Tom Jrs model during 1991 Team Trials Bridant photo August1993 77 Left Norm McFadden Lynwood Washington Joe McKenzie Dallas area clean up mess after models collided midair during 1991 FAI Team Trials Note wire cutters Joes hand Ed Bridant photo Below Ed Bridants quick expert photographers eye catches two models meet midair Fuel can seen streaming models bladder 6 Dennis Roeper 7 Ron Saum 8 Tom Wetherill 9 Drew Telford 10 Dave Ficacell 11201 11391 14721 11182 11099 Fast Times Hey guys could use little help Send something about what happening area will try get magazine Thanks Next month will try print updated product list Seeya ne displacement allow 051 engines rationale used new Tee Dee 05 ls available no advantage using 051 over 049 second rules change widen streamer /2 inch lengthen kill zone four feet five feet should slightly reduce number midairs make production streamers organizers manageable None proposals will change nature event Three proposals will affect Slow Fast Combat first alters line length tolerances 59 feet 6 inches-60 feet 6 inches 59 feet 9 inches-60 feet 3 inches possible one-foot difference line length could contributing factor flyaways us can live plus minus six-inch tolerance second change involves increasing kill zone six feet seven feet will increase number kills competition prevent some midairs will also shorten time needed run competition long run will save competitors equipment third proposal will offer competitor alternative methods attaching safety cable safe asif safer prescribed method years drilling holes through four webs Continued page 91 RC Scale/Troy Continued paqe 82 would big help already have large number excellent Bhiriot 11-2 photos BL-242 Drop line address head column Now know asked request help easily documented subjects like Corsairs Cubs gentlemans request bit specific Ill include Besides its new request monthother own Cliff Harrison 118 Landana St American Canyon CA 94589 needs three-views marking documentation black USMC type four type five Corsair flown USS Enterprise Well friends wraps month Next issue Ill have Toledo show perhaps decision next co-building project Until build straight fly safely Ill talk again ombat/von Lopez Continued page 77 Should wish share some ideas feel free write address top column discussion proposed rules now order since will acted upon near future am person responsible bulk new proposals CL 94-12 seeks change Combat supplemental event regular event see no problem striking supplemental rule book starting January 1 1994 As mentioned earlier promoters Combat back late 70s early SOs time went out way contact Cox about sponsoring unofficial event idea time create low-cost event would accessible everyone now changing advent Shuriken engines cant hold back progress proposed two minor modifications rules first increase NowYou Can Workout Iii Any Kind Weather Stay Tim Experienced flyers know extreme temperature changes can make best push-rods expand contract usually means retrimming youre using new Sullivan Precision Gold-N-Rods Built withstand just about anything Mother Nature can dish out Sullivan Precision has inner rod made carbon fiber composite thermally matched fiber glass wood Which means other rods expanding contracting Precision working like flexible arrow shaft So dont have trim time temper ature changes Tougher nylon push-rods Sullivan Precisions flexible depen able easy-to-install So fly over dealer check out new iu1tisii Sullivans Rain shine theyre ready go F PRODUCTS workP0 Box 5166 Baltimore MO 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground August 1993 89 TO ORDER CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES ATTACH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER 111TH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS MAIL TO STELLAR INSTRUMENT NORTHWEST INC 7 POWOERHORN DRIVE, BEND 7701 9554 PRICES INCLUDE FIRST CLASS POSTAGE 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM SELECTION DISKETTE SELECTION PRICES USA & CANADA PRICES OVERSEAS SENOPROGRAMiElEA EJB E]CEI$65El$74 SEND PROGRAM2ElEJA OB CICEl $55El $64 SENDBOTHPROGRAMS ElEJA ES ECEl$105El$123 CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 89 Fox Combat Specials running safety cable through four holes As rule currently written safety cable must go around engine cylinder Depending much slack given engine could slip out its ioop Again proposals will change nature event Now proposal will significant departure status quo creation 80 mph supplemental Combat event new idea rather resubmission somewhat modified rules proposal submitted Barry Baxter several years ago Lets face Slow Combat no longer slow Jeff Dawson has stated Nelson-powered Slow Combat models going 112 mph models have modified have evolved highly specialized fighting machines have forgotten original spirit event As far AMA Fast concerned speeds 120 mph lower range 130 mph high range hardly event beginners have seen models hit speeds 75 80 mph Tee Dees am sure Steve Hillss Shuriken-powered models 90-mph range real fast 35foot lines Again hardly beginners event FAI Combat models go 90- 102mph range will somewhat slower 1993 because muffler rule 52-foot line models quick So does leave entry-level pilot Some areas country have Fox Stunt 35 Combat 75-mph Combat other variations Eighty-mph Combat simple does restrict competitor particular engine model cheap must remember want make entry-level event costly beyond affordability limited-budget modeler rules proposal follows CL 80 MPH COMBAT SUPPLEMENTAL 1 General Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Procedure kill does end match Either both competitors may score kill same match 1 kill may scored 1 competitor match Once both strings have cut signal judge both fliers must fly level counterclockwise fliers shall fly level counter clockwise such manner avoid midair collisions near misses etc kill Continued page 97 7 [join Giants Help Promote INon-CompetitiveI HIG _ __ IIntnt Mon ,ofl6 . ~lying Large 1IC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON IJ NEW IJ RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIA11JRE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name __________________ Phone ____________ I Street __________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ II 1City State/Province _________________Zip __________________ IMAA __________AMA Number ____________MAAC __________Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 August1993 91 DESIGN YOUR OWN RC MODEL SAILPLANE AND ANALYZE ITS FLIGHT PERFORMANCE INTRODUCING TWO NEW EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER PROGRAMS PROGRAM 1 ODEL SAILPLANESOESIGN AND ANALYSISCOVERS STABILITY AND COIITROL PROGRAM 2 RC MODEL SAILPLANESSTEADY STATE FLIGHT AHALYSIS COVERS PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION AND THE DETAILED ANALYSIS OF SOURCES OF DRAG KEY FEATURES uTHE USER MANUALS CONTAIN STEPBYSTEP INSTRUCTION FOR INPUTTING DESIGN DATAiBOTH PROGRAMS CONTAIN EXTENSIVE TUTORIAL BACKGROUND MATERIAL IN COLOR GRAPHIC FORM EQUATIONS AND DATA USED IN THE PROGRAMS ARE CAREFULLY REFERENCED TO STANDARD TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCE WORKS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING MANY EXAMPLES INCLUDED COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 1DM PERSONAL COMPUTER MODEL XT OR AT OR PS2 OR COMPATIDLE COMPUTER RUNNING MSDOS 33 DR LATER b EGA OR VGA COLOR DISPLAY c 316 KB OF COMPUTER MEMORY d HARD DISK DRIVE WITH 35 MB OF AVAILABLE MEMORY AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DISKETTE DRIVES 35 INt44 MB IN 720 KB C 525 IN 12 MB PRINTER IS OPTIONAL PLEASE NOTE KB DRIVES ARE NOT SUPPORTED New Kits 1993 Viper sleek new design outstanding maneuverability stability track like arrow Viper 40 plus size engines motors emphasis proper construction minimize flying weight optimize performance design utilizes fully symmetrical tapered airfoil has ample room retracts fuselage can easily hold power batteries required electric flight desired VIPER Wingspan 60 Wing Area 620 sq Airfoil symmetrical #DS 016 basic kit kit features formed landing gear complete hardware package canopy selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce hardwood parts Also included complete fulisize rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual new high performance sailplane designed electric powered flight new two meter span Vengence can launch speck size less minute 075 Hyperthrust II motor seven cells kit has designed rudder elevator motor operation utilizes fuselage designed large enough accommodate 12 cell 1200 mAh larger packs including taller cell batteries design also includes hatch bottom facilitate power battery interchangeability wing removal Carefully selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce parts supplied Also included complete hardware package plus detailed complete full-size rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual #DS 015 basic kit #DS 015F basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused switch harness arc suppressing capacitors propeller adaptor 1/4 spinner Sonic-Tronics 8/4 folding prop #DS 01 5G basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused ch harness arc suppressing capacitors geared reduced drive propeller adaptor 1 spinner Windsor 12/8 folding propeller CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 91 counts 100 points No aircraft may exceed 7909 mph 65 seconds two [2] laps Exceeding speed limit will result forfeiture match judge will assigned stopwatch purpose timing speed model can call timed laps time during flight ie before start combat during match after restart after match period over long model models still air called time pilots will level off altitude 10 15 feet within two laps timing will commence two laps signal judge timing complete pilots will separate 1800 restart Combat timing pilot alone circle must pivot about point both pilots circle must walk small circle practical pilots responsibility get prescribed altitude within two 2 laps exceeding speed limit because altitude will result forfeiture No cuts kills accidentally deliberately achieved during timing period will counted offender will have smaller target Flying permitted below fifteen 15 feet timing purposes model air Pilots must start own engines times ie start match after pit stop Junior pilots exempted starting own engines st1993 97 VENGENCE Wingspan 785 Wing Area 635 sq Airfoil S 3021 I~VEY inYSTEMS 4 oRPORATION 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 215 430-8645 Fax 215 430-0186
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/08
Page Numbers: 77, 89, 91, 97
CONTROL LINE COMBAT 4T T ET ME BEGIN first control line IJCombat column Model Aviation introducing myself giving some background First have used Rich von Lopez nom de guerre nom de plume since began competing 1964 writing 1974 have designed four /2A models have written articles Lil Snip Lil Matador 1/2A Samurai SlySir Two FAT designs Firefly SlySir fast designs Matador also have published Back mid-1970s Midwest Products Company produced Lil Snip Firefly Matador kits addition have worked judge AMA Nationals numerous times Combat event director 1984 Reno Nevada Nationals like think instrumental getting 12A Combat rule book promoting event running unofficial hA competition sponsored Cox NATS several years row have three FAI World Championships Teamstwice pit man Chuck Rudner 1986 1992 once 1990 pilot 1984 World Championships Combat Jury have attended World Championships since 1982 experience has given insight trends tactics used other countries read Flying Models know have sharing magazines Combat column Phil Cartier since 1981 other lifeas elementary school assistant principal try encourage teachers use Delta Dart program students intention discuss innovations competition model designs new products rules other combat-related topic column Continued page 89 Charlie Johnson ready launch model Charlie dedicated 17 years Model Aviations Combat column Thanks Charlie Bridant photo Tom Fluker Sr 1992 World Champion Team Manager launches 1982 World Champion Tom Jrs model during 1991 Team Trials Bridant photo August1993 77 Left Norm McFadden Lynwood Washington Joe McKenzie Dallas area clean up mess after models collided midair during 1991 FAI Team Trials Note wire cutters Joes hand Ed Bridant photo Below Ed Bridants quick expert photographers eye catches two models meet midair Fuel can seen streaming models bladder 6 Dennis Roeper 7 Ron Saum 8 Tom Wetherill 9 Drew Telford 10 Dave Ficacell 11201 11391 14721 11182 11099 Fast Times Hey guys could use little help Send something about what happening area will try get magazine Thanks Next month will try print updated product list Seeya ne displacement allow 051 engines rationale used new Tee Dee 05 ls available no advantage using 051 over 049 second rules change widen streamer /2 inch lengthen kill zone four feet five feet should slightly reduce number midairs make production streamers organizers manageable None proposals will change nature event Three proposals will affect Slow Fast Combat first alters line length tolerances 59 feet 6 inches-60 feet 6 inches 59 feet 9 inches-60 feet 3 inches possible one-foot difference line length could contributing factor flyaways us can live plus minus six-inch tolerance second change involves increasing kill zone six feet seven feet will increase number kills competition prevent some midairs will also shorten time needed run competition long run will save competitors equipment third proposal will offer competitor alternative methods attaching safety cable safe asif safer prescribed method years drilling holes through four webs Continued page 91 RC Scale/Troy Continued paqe 82 would big help already have large number excellent Bhiriot 11-2 photos BL-242 Drop line address head column Now know asked request help easily documented subjects like Corsairs Cubs gentlemans request bit specific Ill include Besides its new request monthother own Cliff Harrison 118 Landana St American Canyon CA 94589 needs three-views marking documentation black USMC type four type five Corsair flown USS Enterprise Well friends wraps month Next issue Ill have Toledo show perhaps decision next co-building project Until build straight fly safely Ill talk again ombat/von Lopez Continued page 77 Should wish share some ideas feel free write address top column discussion proposed rules now order since will acted upon near future am person responsible bulk new proposals CL 94-12 seeks change Combat supplemental event regular event see no problem striking supplemental rule book starting January 1 1994 As mentioned earlier promoters Combat back late 70s early SOs time went out way contact Cox about sponsoring unofficial event idea time create low-cost event would accessible everyone now changing advent Shuriken engines cant hold back progress proposed two minor modifications rules first increase NowYou Can Workout Iii Any Kind Weather Stay Tim Experienced flyers know extreme temperature changes can make best push-rods expand contract usually means retrimming youre using new Sullivan Precision Gold-N-Rods Built withstand just about anything Mother Nature can dish out Sullivan Precision has inner rod made carbon fiber composite thermally matched fiber glass wood Which means other rods expanding contracting Precision working like flexible arrow shaft So dont have trim time temper ature changes Tougher nylon push-rods Sullivan Precisions flexible depen able easy-to-install So fly over dealer check out new iu1tisii Sullivans Rain shine theyre ready go F PRODUCTS workP0 Box 5166 Baltimore MO 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground August 1993 89 TO ORDER CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES ATTACH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER 111TH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS MAIL TO STELLAR INSTRUMENT NORTHWEST INC 7 POWOERHORN DRIVE, BEND 7701 9554 PRICES INCLUDE FIRST CLASS POSTAGE 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM SELECTION DISKETTE SELECTION PRICES USA & CANADA PRICES OVERSEAS SENOPROGRAMiElEA EJB E]CEI$65El$74 SEND PROGRAM2ElEJA OB CICEl $55El $64 SENDBOTHPROGRAMS ElEJA ES ECEl$105El$123 CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 89 Fox Combat Specials running safety cable through four holes As rule currently written safety cable must go around engine cylinder Depending much slack given engine could slip out its ioop Again proposals will change nature event Now proposal will significant departure status quo creation 80 mph supplemental Combat event new idea rather resubmission somewhat modified rules proposal submitted Barry Baxter several years ago Lets face Slow Combat no longer slow Jeff Dawson has stated Nelson-powered Slow Combat models going 112 mph models have modified have evolved highly specialized fighting machines have forgotten original spirit event As far AMA Fast concerned speeds 120 mph lower range 130 mph high range hardly event beginners have seen models hit speeds 75 80 mph Tee Dees am sure Steve Hillss Shuriken-powered models 90-mph range real fast 35foot lines Again hardly beginners event FAI Combat models go 90- 102mph range will somewhat slower 1993 because muffler rule 52-foot line models quick So does leave entry-level pilot Some areas country have Fox Stunt 35 Combat 75-mph Combat other variations Eighty-mph Combat simple does restrict competitor particular engine model cheap must remember want make entry-level event costly beyond affordability limited-budget modeler rules proposal follows CL 80 MPH COMBAT SUPPLEMENTAL 1 General Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Procedure kill does end match Either both competitors may score kill same match 1 kill may scored 1 competitor match Once both strings have cut signal judge both fliers must fly level counterclockwise fliers shall fly level counter clockwise such manner avoid midair collisions near misses etc kill Continued page 97 7 [join Giants Help Promote INon-CompetitiveI HIG _ __ IIntnt Mon ,ofl6 . ~lying Large 1IC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON IJ NEW IJ RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIA11JRE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name __________________ Phone ____________ I Street __________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ II 1City State/Province _________________Zip __________________ IMAA __________AMA Number ____________MAAC __________Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 August1993 91 DESIGN YOUR OWN RC MODEL SAILPLANE AND ANALYZE ITS FLIGHT PERFORMANCE INTRODUCING TWO NEW EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER PROGRAMS PROGRAM 1 ODEL SAILPLANESOESIGN AND ANALYSISCOVERS STABILITY AND COIITROL PROGRAM 2 RC MODEL SAILPLANESSTEADY STATE FLIGHT AHALYSIS COVERS PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION AND THE DETAILED ANALYSIS OF SOURCES OF DRAG KEY FEATURES uTHE USER MANUALS CONTAIN STEPBYSTEP INSTRUCTION FOR INPUTTING DESIGN DATAiBOTH PROGRAMS CONTAIN EXTENSIVE TUTORIAL BACKGROUND MATERIAL IN COLOR GRAPHIC FORM EQUATIONS AND DATA USED IN THE PROGRAMS ARE CAREFULLY REFERENCED TO STANDARD TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCE WORKS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING MANY EXAMPLES INCLUDED COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 1DM PERSONAL COMPUTER MODEL XT OR AT OR PS2 OR COMPATIDLE COMPUTER RUNNING MSDOS 33 DR LATER b EGA OR VGA COLOR DISPLAY c 316 KB OF COMPUTER MEMORY d HARD DISK DRIVE WITH 35 MB OF AVAILABLE MEMORY AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DISKETTE DRIVES 35 INt44 MB IN 720 KB C 525 IN 12 MB PRINTER IS OPTIONAL PLEASE NOTE KB DRIVES ARE NOT SUPPORTED New Kits 1993 Viper sleek new design outstanding maneuverability stability track like arrow Viper 40 plus size engines motors emphasis proper construction minimize flying weight optimize performance design utilizes fully symmetrical tapered airfoil has ample room retracts fuselage can easily hold power batteries required electric flight desired VIPER Wingspan 60 Wing Area 620 sq Airfoil symmetrical #DS 016 basic kit kit features formed landing gear complete hardware package canopy selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce hardwood parts Also included complete fulisize rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual new high performance sailplane designed electric powered flight new two meter span Vengence can launch speck size less minute 075 Hyperthrust II motor seven cells kit has designed rudder elevator motor operation utilizes fuselage designed large enough accommodate 12 cell 1200 mAh larger packs including taller cell batteries design also includes hatch bottom facilitate power battery interchangeability wing removal Carefully selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce parts supplied Also included complete hardware package plus detailed complete full-size rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual #DS 015 basic kit #DS 015F basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused switch harness arc suppressing capacitors propeller adaptor 1/4 spinner Sonic-Tronics 8/4 folding prop #DS 01 5G basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused ch harness arc suppressing capacitors geared reduced drive propeller adaptor 1 spinner Windsor 12/8 folding propeller CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 91 counts 100 points No aircraft may exceed 7909 mph 65 seconds two [2] laps Exceeding speed limit will result forfeiture match judge will assigned stopwatch purpose timing speed model can call timed laps time during flight ie before start combat during match after restart after match period over long model models still air called time pilots will level off altitude 10 15 feet within two laps timing will commence two laps signal judge timing complete pilots will separate 1800 restart Combat timing pilot alone circle must pivot about point both pilots circle must walk small circle practical pilots responsibility get prescribed altitude within two 2 laps exceeding speed limit because altitude will result forfeiture No cuts kills accidentally deliberately achieved during timing period will counted offender will have smaller target Flying permitted below fifteen 15 feet timing purposes model air Pilots must start own engines times ie start match after pit stop Junior pilots exempted starting own engines st1993 97 VENGENCE Wingspan 785 Wing Area 635 sq Airfoil S 3021 I~VEY inYSTEMS 4 oRPORATION 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 215 430-8645 Fax 215 430-0186
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/08
Page Numbers: 77, 89, 91, 97
CONTROL LINE COMBAT 4T T ET ME BEGIN first control line IJCombat column Model Aviation introducing myself giving some background First have used Rich von Lopez nom de guerre nom de plume since began competing 1964 writing 1974 have designed four /2A models have written articles Lil Snip Lil Matador 1/2A Samurai SlySir Two FAT designs Firefly SlySir fast designs Matador also have published Back mid-1970s Midwest Products Company produced Lil Snip Firefly Matador kits addition have worked judge AMA Nationals numerous times Combat event director 1984 Reno Nevada Nationals like think instrumental getting 12A Combat rule book promoting event running unofficial hA competition sponsored Cox NATS several years row have three FAI World Championships Teamstwice pit man Chuck Rudner 1986 1992 once 1990 pilot 1984 World Championships Combat Jury have attended World Championships since 1982 experience has given insight trends tactics used other countries read Flying Models know have sharing magazines Combat column Phil Cartier since 1981 other lifeas elementary school assistant principal try encourage teachers use Delta Dart program students intention discuss innovations competition model designs new products rules other combat-related topic column Continued page 89 Charlie Johnson ready launch model Charlie dedicated 17 years Model Aviations Combat column Thanks Charlie Bridant photo Tom Fluker Sr 1992 World Champion Team Manager launches 1982 World Champion Tom Jrs model during 1991 Team Trials Bridant photo August1993 77 Left Norm McFadden Lynwood Washington Joe McKenzie Dallas area clean up mess after models collided midair during 1991 FAI Team Trials Note wire cutters Joes hand Ed Bridant photo Below Ed Bridants quick expert photographers eye catches two models meet midair Fuel can seen streaming models bladder 6 Dennis Roeper 7 Ron Saum 8 Tom Wetherill 9 Drew Telford 10 Dave Ficacell 11201 11391 14721 11182 11099 Fast Times Hey guys could use little help Send something about what happening area will try get magazine Thanks Next month will try print updated product list Seeya ne displacement allow 051 engines rationale used new Tee Dee 05 ls available no advantage using 051 over 049 second rules change widen streamer /2 inch lengthen kill zone four feet five feet should slightly reduce number midairs make production streamers organizers manageable None proposals will change nature event Three proposals will affect Slow Fast Combat first alters line length tolerances 59 feet 6 inches-60 feet 6 inches 59 feet 9 inches-60 feet 3 inches possible one-foot difference line length could contributing factor flyaways us can live plus minus six-inch tolerance second change involves increasing kill zone six feet seven feet will increase number kills competition prevent some midairs will also shorten time needed run competition long run will save competitors equipment third proposal will offer competitor alternative methods attaching safety cable safe asif safer prescribed method years drilling holes through four webs Continued page 91 RC Scale/Troy Continued paqe 82 would big help already have large number excellent Bhiriot 11-2 photos BL-242 Drop line address head column Now know asked request help easily documented subjects like Corsairs Cubs gentlemans request bit specific Ill include Besides its new request monthother own Cliff Harrison 118 Landana St American Canyon CA 94589 needs three-views marking documentation black USMC type four type five Corsair flown USS Enterprise Well friends wraps month Next issue Ill have Toledo show perhaps decision next co-building project Until build straight fly safely Ill talk again ombat/von Lopez Continued page 77 Should wish share some ideas feel free write address top column discussion proposed rules now order since will acted upon near future am person responsible bulk new proposals CL 94-12 seeks change Combat supplemental event regular event see no problem striking supplemental rule book starting January 1 1994 As mentioned earlier promoters Combat back late 70s early SOs time went out way contact Cox about sponsoring unofficial event idea time create low-cost event would accessible everyone now changing advent Shuriken engines cant hold back progress proposed two minor modifications rules first increase NowYou Can Workout Iii Any Kind Weather Stay Tim Experienced flyers know extreme temperature changes can make best push-rods expand contract usually means retrimming youre using new Sullivan Precision Gold-N-Rods Built withstand just about anything Mother Nature can dish out Sullivan Precision has inner rod made carbon fiber composite thermally matched fiber glass wood Which means other rods expanding contracting Precision working like flexible arrow shaft So dont have trim time temper ature changes Tougher nylon push-rods Sullivan Precisions flexible depen able easy-to-install So fly over dealer check out new iu1tisii Sullivans Rain shine theyre ready go F PRODUCTS workP0 Box 5166 Baltimore MO 21224 Getting Better Ideas Off Ground August 1993 89 TO ORDER CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOXES ATTACH YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER 111TH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS MAIL TO STELLAR INSTRUMENT NORTHWEST INC 7 POWOERHORN DRIVE, BEND 7701 9554 PRICES INCLUDE FIRST CLASS POSTAGE 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM SELECTION DISKETTE SELECTION PRICES USA & CANADA PRICES OVERSEAS SENOPROGRAMiElEA EJB E]CEI$65El$74 SEND PROGRAM2ElEJA OB CICEl $55El $64 SENDBOTHPROGRAMS ElEJA ES ECEl$105El$123 CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 89 Fox Combat Specials running safety cable through four holes As rule currently written safety cable must go around engine cylinder Depending much slack given engine could slip out its ioop Again proposals will change nature event Now proposal will significant departure status quo creation 80 mph supplemental Combat event new idea rather resubmission somewhat modified rules proposal submitted Barry Baxter several years ago Lets face Slow Combat no longer slow Jeff Dawson has stated Nelson-powered Slow Combat models going 112 mph models have modified have evolved highly specialized fighting machines have forgotten original spirit event As far AMA Fast concerned speeds 120 mph lower range 130 mph high range hardly event beginners have seen models hit speeds 75 80 mph Tee Dees am sure Steve Hillss Shuriken-powered models 90-mph range real fast 35foot lines Again hardly beginners event FAI Combat models go 90- 102mph range will somewhat slower 1993 because muffler rule 52-foot line models quick So does leave entry-level pilot Some areas country have Fox Stunt 35 Combat 75-mph Combat other variations Eighty-mph Combat simple does restrict competitor particular engine model cheap must remember want make entry-level event costly beyond affordability limited-budget modeler rules proposal follows CL 80 MPH COMBAT SUPPLEMENTAL 1 General Applicability equipment purpose rules procedures judging same CL Combat except specified below 2 Procedure kill does end match Either both competitors may score kill same match 1 kill may scored 1 competitor match Once both strings have cut signal judge both fliers must fly level counterclockwise fliers shall fly level counter clockwise such manner avoid midair collisions near misses etc kill Continued page 97 7 [join Giants Help Promote INon-CompetitiveI HIG _ __ IIntnt Mon ,ofl6 . ~lying Large 1IC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPLICAllON IJ NEW IJ RENEWAL Date19I Yearly Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US ElsewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIA11JRE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name __________________ Phone ____________ I Street __________________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box __________________ II 1City State/Province _________________Zip __________________ IMAA __________AMA Number ____________MAAC __________Chapter L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD e 205S HilIdale Road na KS 67401 August1993 91 DESIGN YOUR OWN RC MODEL SAILPLANE AND ANALYZE ITS FLIGHT PERFORMANCE INTRODUCING TWO NEW EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER PROGRAMS PROGRAM 1 ODEL SAILPLANESOESIGN AND ANALYSISCOVERS STABILITY AND COIITROL PROGRAM 2 RC MODEL SAILPLANESSTEADY STATE FLIGHT AHALYSIS COVERS PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION AND THE DETAILED ANALYSIS OF SOURCES OF DRAG KEY FEATURES uTHE USER MANUALS CONTAIN STEPBYSTEP INSTRUCTION FOR INPUTTING DESIGN DATAiBOTH PROGRAMS CONTAIN EXTENSIVE TUTORIAL BACKGROUND MATERIAL IN COLOR GRAPHIC FORM EQUATIONS AND DATA USED IN THE PROGRAMS ARE CAREFULLY REFERENCED TO STANDARD TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCE WORKS OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING MANY EXAMPLES INCLUDED COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 1DM PERSONAL COMPUTER MODEL XT OR AT OR PS2 OR COMPATIDLE COMPUTER RUNNING MSDOS 33 DR LATER b EGA OR VGA COLOR DISPLAY c 316 KB OF COMPUTER MEMORY d HARD DISK DRIVE WITH 35 MB OF AVAILABLE MEMORY AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DISKETTE DRIVES 35 INt44 MB IN 720 KB C 525 IN 12 MB PRINTER IS OPTIONAL PLEASE NOTE KB DRIVES ARE NOT SUPPORTED New Kits 1993 Viper sleek new design outstanding maneuverability stability track like arrow Viper 40 plus size engines motors emphasis proper construction minimize flying weight optimize performance design utilizes fully symmetrical tapered airfoil has ample room retracts fuselage can easily hold power batteries required electric flight desired VIPER Wingspan 60 Wing Area 620 sq Airfoil symmetrical #DS 016 basic kit kit features formed landing gear complete hardware package canopy selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce hardwood parts Also included complete fulisize rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual new high performance sailplane designed electric powered flight new two meter span Vengence can launch speck size less minute 075 Hyperthrust II motor seven cells kit has designed rudder elevator motor operation utilizes fuselage designed large enough accommodate 12 cell 1200 mAh larger packs including taller cell batteries design also includes hatch bottom facilitate power battery interchangeability wing removal Carefully selected die machine cut balsa plywood spruce parts supplied Also included complete hardware package plus detailed complete full-size rolled plans photo illustrated instruction manual #DS 015 basic kit #DS 015F basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused switch harness arc suppressing capacitors propeller adaptor 1/4 spinner Sonic-Tronics 8/4 folding prop #DS 01 5G basic kit plus 075 Hyperthrust II motor fused ch harness arc suppressing capacitors geared reduced drive propeller adaptor 1 spinner Windsor 12/8 folding propeller CL Combatlvon Lopez Continued page 91 counts 100 points No aircraft may exceed 7909 mph 65 seconds two [2] laps Exceeding speed limit will result forfeiture match judge will assigned stopwatch purpose timing speed model can call timed laps time during flight ie before start combat during match after restart after match period over long model models still air called time pilots will level off altitude 10 15 feet within two laps timing will commence two laps signal judge timing complete pilots will separate 1800 restart Combat timing pilot alone circle must pivot about point both pilots circle must walk small circle practical pilots responsibility get prescribed altitude within two 2 laps exceeding speed limit because altitude will result forfeiture No cuts kills accidentally deliberately achieved during timing period will counted offender will have smaller target Flying permitted below fifteen 15 feet timing purposes model air Pilots must start own engines times ie start match after pit stop Junior pilots exempted starting own engines st1993 97 VENGENCE Wingspan 785 Wing Area 635 sq Airfoil S 3021 I~VEY inYSTEMS 4 oRPORATION 675 Tower Lane West Chester PA 19380 215 430-8645 Fax 215 430-0186