The 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland must viewed mixed reactions weath er generally poorand problems prac tice sites some extent politi cal system Still US victories near-victories 1980 US CLteam Starting atthe left back raw Walt Perkinsholding Old Glory Bill Lee assistant manager Dave Elias team memberhe supporter Luther Roy Bob Spahr George Cleveland tall hat Jed Kusik Henry Nelson John McCollum Laird Jackson Steve Hill Wynn Paul Don Jehllk team manager Starting left front row JE Albritton Les McDonald Bob Hunt Jim Ong Phil Granderson Paul Curtis Bill Werwage Bill Lee arranged European transportation army U Dr Laird Jackson General THE 1980 World Control Line Championships held southern Polish town Czestochowa July 12th 18th US participants event ended mixed feelings weather country final result last-run event left us wondering trip really necessary Things started high note first time assistant team manager approved AMA Executive Countil help burden planning large contingent long trip Eastern Europe Bill Lee selected Team Manager Don Jehlik fill job Bill did admirably pre- trip planning organizing Unfortunately best laid plans can come awry happened US group second day travel landing Frank furt Germany travelled small bus/van caravan just inside East Germany stopped overnight following day dismayed reach Polish border scheduleonly find closed forced detour several hours back East Germany alternate border crossing Coupled inevitable two-hour border delay pushed Poland well toward midnight heavy rains during day tbe roads turned treacherous Continued page 121 ampionships 54 Model Aviation RIC HELICOPTER BREAKTHROUGH Learning properly set up fly R/G Helicopter has difficult say least unless someone experience set up spent hours training fly Now Available Complete Setup Flight Training cassettes first lift off aerobatics Rank beginners using method have learned hover less gallon fuel Available *z 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Florida 32804 305 422 1531 Res305-647-1335 [IInu EngineIKITS S PLANS 0 ACCESSORIES Make UBUE Diesel 1 iRARACS,4jP-NUT KITS NYLON BEARINGS Usable Power Greater EconomytCa mr4cBROWN CO-2 ENGINES 14A 1/4 Scale Power ~ L JAPANESS TISSUE-PROPS Send 4O & Stamped 0 free Brochure 449 MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS IAddressed Envelope17 SPAN 4COMPLETECATALOG$100 l1 Davis Diesel Development Inc-po BOX 108A STATENIS NY 10306 Dealer Inquiry InvItedLEISURE TIME GRAPHICS BOX 141 Mllford CT 06460W BOX 2498 AMLA MESA CALIF 92041 Helicopter because its lack translational velocity during hover rotor possesses enough kinetic energy some real damage should come contact As postscript column word warning fliers ducted fan powered models recently learned modeler now missing two joints middle finger result contact fan adjusting engine needle valve extremely careful during type operation better still consider adding extension needle valve can adjusted exterior model Experience wonderful thing enables recognize mistake make again Seen Pat Wickert sugar package Sky-Nauts annual banquet might agree statement would rather didnt make mistake first place See next month John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church Va 22042 CLWC Gen/Jackson Continued page 54 cars gone ahead main group ran afoul road conditions ended up Polish landscape its occupants model equipment much wetter experience Fortunately alt dam age resulting delay put everyone bed about 4 am Wroclaw Poland However tone seemingly set incident rainy weather near misses appeared norm rest stay following day trig Czestochowa completed registered settled comfortably large student dormitories town Living eating arrangements high standard throughout stay probably fed meat local citizens what recent meat shortage aside occasional cold shower rooms quite comfortable Unfortunately facilities training practice flights less satisfactory Al though local organizers done best arrange adequate practice areas few coun tries have number large parking lots actual contest site still being finished off-limits us main practice area Aerobatics Team Racing parking area next large high-rise housing development resulting hordes small children foot bicycles being attracted area As kids likely country crowded around models modelers frequently darted through circle just before ready launch no hurt matter good luck think good management rain came down depressing regular ity boot winds blew rather fiercely times Evenings spent drying shoes clothes repairing models well frantic conferences about what propeller might give some additional speed fuel tank worked New Jersey didnt work Poland fairly normal activity World Championships signs pointed toward US teams being good positions welL Aerobatics team strong usual seemed certain win teem title open question appeared would win individual title Speed team also seemed strong Luke Roy posting very fast time practiceusing less best equipment other two Charles Lieber Bob Spahr suffering assorted iMs thought would get sorted out time Team Racers appeared running expected AlbrittomPerkins circulating consistently high speed McCollum/Kusik running fast some inconsistency Jackson/Nelson going slow steady Combat team harder predict especially Paul Curtis coming last-minute sub stitute additional disadvantage having familiar pitmen George Cleveland Phil Granderson looked ready however high hopes opening day contest site itself situated sports stadium apparently used motorcycle racing Combat flown two large grass circles within stadium plenty area pits helpers spectators Speed Team Race circles immediately outside appeared permanent sites completely enclosed fencing timer stands line pit areas individual pit cages team Aerobatics area around stadium end converted parking area roped-off circle fairly open some turbulence-inducing obstacles near circle surfaces good asphalt well marked off respective events Continued page 123 IN MEMORIAM L GONZOPH 2 NO 3196 APRIL 281924 AUGUST 12 1980 .A GREAT MODEL BUILDER SADLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS -¶RJ ej November 1980 1 21 THE chose Waco F-3 biplane flagship because represents Golden Era 1930s flying adventure Add easy snag-free building safe gentle flyingthe result thorough kit engineering caretul prototype development features Plaff Kits have satisfying building flying experience ahead Kit featuresTop-quality diecut machined balsa plywood Full size plans Separate instruction book isometrics Decals Injection-moulded vacuum-formed plastic cowl cowl blisters wheel pants required nylon fittings Formed wire langing gear & struts Span 60 Area 950 Sq7 4 6 channel Engine good 40 60 2657 NE 186tH Street Miami Florda 33180 TelepHone 935-1436 housing food excellent overall organization quite good contest site very good practice arrangements poor Contest management generally good technical processing bit slipshod some areas 69 cc Team Race tanks measured 60cc Jury personnel less clout expected Team Race FAd Jury seemed miss presence Sandy Pimenoff withdraw due some unexplained emergency Poland nice place visit briefly did wouldnt choose compete again despite admittedly warm hospitality overriding presence socialist com munity atmosphere downer hard fight CLWC Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 56 bordered steps other side over grass weeds addition children dogs baby carriages motorcycles bicycles horse 11 competitors waiting fly volleyball court next housing project second practice area consisted cinder-and-dirt soccer field periodically under water depending upon frequency monsoons third practice site used short US team nicknamed Penalty Box consisted mushy soccer field stadium surprising often dangerous air Bob Hunt tore out right landing gear plane Penalty Box hit bump surface fourth practice site Canadian team got use whole day consisting nearby civilian airport two asphalt runways kind make Stunt people drool However US Stunt team appeared next day Sunday around 500 pm use field denied team detained four hours civilian police military police Secret Service checked passports camera confiscated returned four days later armed guard around rented van finally 915 pm released So much practice Poland Qualifying 15-man finals held Monday through Wednesday Werwage flew 930 am Monday McDonald 400 pm Monday Hunt didnt fly first flight until 1000 am Tuesday quite difficult maintain scoring continuity over great period time second qualifying round covered afternoon Tuesday day Wednesday time raining windy 18-618-8 $800 20-820-10 $1000 15-6 $500 16 inchers coming soon 2541 NE 11th Ct Pompano BeachFL 33062 Phone305941-9119 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC biggest problem qualifying high qualifying score carried finals remember similar good flights such Hunts McDonalds often separated much 24 hours lead during qualify ing tossed around between Werwage Hunt McDonald Paul never running especially after leaving out third outside round loop second qualifying flight probably cost him three final places Finals day came 20-25 mph winds stopped raining temperature up Mondays 48 degrees first round saw Lee McDonald jump lead Bob Hunt lost some points three-second overrun Compostella has second highest score round McDonald sitting pretty 90-point lead Werwage final round Hunt highest score day 2880 enough win McDonald 2871 second Individ ual World Championship indeed thrilling moment award ceremonies held 10000-seat soccer-motorcycle arena see three American flags raised over award platform Les McDonald Bob Hunt Bill Werwage victors Precision Aerobatics American team its supporters cheering great amount applause crowd hand other teams assembled semi-circle around award platform Special thanks MSgt Harold Melson sta tioned Frankfurt Germany meeting entire team airport helping assemble group home before leaving Poland special thanks Team Manager Don Jehlik Assistant Manager Bill Lee did tremendous job c@ttWiie airframes ONOUOOM AMA $2800 X SERSNELAM NOINES FaONOOOM Ff128D0 011akLA Aa mx MONOOOFI FAImx2400 Jewa BaJa ErALC TECH IEPS 250 POtBOX99774eSANDIEGOSCAUF 1 t 9109s ThLEPHONE 7144831984 el arrangements administration World Championships spite difficult con ditions some recalcitrant team members supporters CLWC Speed/Jackson Continued page 56 attempt came back late good 261 Sandor Szegedi Hungary did 261 early become leader awhile Luke Roy up about same time got bad news number two right away didnt want impress anybody least friends humming around low 250s Bob Spahr didnt get time Charlie Lieber passed until later Pietro Fontana scored late morning Fontana went up fair needle setting turned out rich side ship building speed throughout timed run Nevertheless held range 135 seconds flight nearly 266 kph solid lead time Pietro smiles went off processing have things checked Later Fontanas wife turned close 250 solidify Italians shot Team Speed title Neither Fontana places held up ever Patrick Constant France next day recorded outstanding time Speed competition Using aluminum piston chromed aluminum liner combination de veloped French shattered opposition Constants clocking almost 275 kph came close having insufficient laps official flight timers called official went up stayed top board Fontana could improve November 1980 1 23 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC Worlds highperformance GET MORE THRUST FOR YOUR BIGGIE WITH EFFICIENT DURABLE GLASSFILLED PROPS FROM DYNA THRUST Designed conjunction Dave Platt NDirect sales prices OW include shipping
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 54, 121, 123
The 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland must viewed mixed reactions weath er generally poorand problems prac tice sites some extent politi cal system Still US victories near-victories 1980 US CLteam Starting atthe left back raw Walt Perkinsholding Old Glory Bill Lee assistant manager Dave Elias team memberhe supporter Luther Roy Bob Spahr George Cleveland tall hat Jed Kusik Henry Nelson John McCollum Laird Jackson Steve Hill Wynn Paul Don Jehllk team manager Starting left front row JE Albritton Les McDonald Bob Hunt Jim Ong Phil Granderson Paul Curtis Bill Werwage Bill Lee arranged European transportation army U Dr Laird Jackson General THE 1980 World Control Line Championships held southern Polish town Czestochowa July 12th 18th US participants event ended mixed feelings weather country final result last-run event left us wondering trip really necessary Things started high note first time assistant team manager approved AMA Executive Countil help burden planning large contingent long trip Eastern Europe Bill Lee selected Team Manager Don Jehlik fill job Bill did admirably pre- trip planning organizing Unfortunately best laid plans can come awry happened US group second day travel landing Frank furt Germany travelled small bus/van caravan just inside East Germany stopped overnight following day dismayed reach Polish border scheduleonly find closed forced detour several hours back East Germany alternate border crossing Coupled inevitable two-hour border delay pushed Poland well toward midnight heavy rains during day tbe roads turned treacherous Continued page 121 ampionships 54 Model Aviation RIC HELICOPTER BREAKTHROUGH Learning properly set up fly R/G Helicopter has difficult say least unless someone experience set up spent hours training fly Now Available Complete Setup Flight Training cassettes first lift off aerobatics Rank beginners using method have learned hover less gallon fuel Available *z 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Florida 32804 305 422 1531 Res305-647-1335 [IInu EngineIKITS S PLANS 0 ACCESSORIES Make UBUE Diesel 1 iRARACS,4jP-NUT KITS NYLON BEARINGS Usable Power Greater EconomytCa mr4cBROWN CO-2 ENGINES 14A 1/4 Scale Power ~ L JAPANESS TISSUE-PROPS Send 4O & Stamped 0 free Brochure 449 MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS IAddressed Envelope17 SPAN 4COMPLETECATALOG$100 l1 Davis Diesel Development Inc-po BOX 108A STATENIS NY 10306 Dealer Inquiry InvItedLEISURE TIME GRAPHICS BOX 141 Mllford CT 06460W BOX 2498 AMLA MESA CALIF 92041 Helicopter because its lack translational velocity during hover rotor possesses enough kinetic energy some real damage should come contact As postscript column word warning fliers ducted fan powered models recently learned modeler now missing two joints middle finger result contact fan adjusting engine needle valve extremely careful during type operation better still consider adding extension needle valve can adjusted exterior model Experience wonderful thing enables recognize mistake make again Seen Pat Wickert sugar package Sky-Nauts annual banquet might agree statement would rather didnt make mistake first place See next month John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church Va 22042 CLWC Gen/Jackson Continued page 54 cars gone ahead main group ran afoul road conditions ended up Polish landscape its occupants model equipment much wetter experience Fortunately alt dam age resulting delay put everyone bed about 4 am Wroclaw Poland However tone seemingly set incident rainy weather near misses appeared norm rest stay following day trig Czestochowa completed registered settled comfortably large student dormitories town Living eating arrangements high standard throughout stay probably fed meat local citizens what recent meat shortage aside occasional cold shower rooms quite comfortable Unfortunately facilities training practice flights less satisfactory Al though local organizers done best arrange adequate practice areas few coun tries have number large parking lots actual contest site still being finished off-limits us main practice area Aerobatics Team Racing parking area next large high-rise housing development resulting hordes small children foot bicycles being attracted area As kids likely country crowded around models modelers frequently darted through circle just before ready launch no hurt matter good luck think good management rain came down depressing regular ity boot winds blew rather fiercely times Evenings spent drying shoes clothes repairing models well frantic conferences about what propeller might give some additional speed fuel tank worked New Jersey didnt work Poland fairly normal activity World Championships signs pointed toward US teams being good positions welL Aerobatics team strong usual seemed certain win teem title open question appeared would win individual title Speed team also seemed strong Luke Roy posting very fast time practiceusing less best equipment other two Charles Lieber Bob Spahr suffering assorted iMs thought would get sorted out time Team Racers appeared running expected AlbrittomPerkins circulating consistently high speed McCollum/Kusik running fast some inconsistency Jackson/Nelson going slow steady Combat team harder predict especially Paul Curtis coming last-minute sub stitute additional disadvantage having familiar pitmen George Cleveland Phil Granderson looked ready however high hopes opening day contest site itself situated sports stadium apparently used motorcycle racing Combat flown two large grass circles within stadium plenty area pits helpers spectators Speed Team Race circles immediately outside appeared permanent sites completely enclosed fencing timer stands line pit areas individual pit cages team Aerobatics area around stadium end converted parking area roped-off circle fairly open some turbulence-inducing obstacles near circle surfaces good asphalt well marked off respective events Continued page 123 IN MEMORIAM L GONZOPH 2 NO 3196 APRIL 281924 AUGUST 12 1980 .A GREAT MODEL BUILDER SADLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS -¶RJ ej November 1980 1 21 THE chose Waco F-3 biplane flagship because represents Golden Era 1930s flying adventure Add easy snag-free building safe gentle flyingthe result thorough kit engineering caretul prototype development features Plaff Kits have satisfying building flying experience ahead Kit featuresTop-quality diecut machined balsa plywood Full size plans Separate instruction book isometrics Decals Injection-moulded vacuum-formed plastic cowl cowl blisters wheel pants required nylon fittings Formed wire langing gear & struts Span 60 Area 950 Sq7 4 6 channel Engine good 40 60 2657 NE 186tH Street Miami Florda 33180 TelepHone 935-1436 housing food excellent overall organization quite good contest site very good practice arrangements poor Contest management generally good technical processing bit slipshod some areas 69 cc Team Race tanks measured 60cc Jury personnel less clout expected Team Race FAd Jury seemed miss presence Sandy Pimenoff withdraw due some unexplained emergency Poland nice place visit briefly did wouldnt choose compete again despite admittedly warm hospitality overriding presence socialist com munity atmosphere downer hard fight CLWC Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 56 bordered steps other side over grass weeds addition children dogs baby carriages motorcycles bicycles horse 11 competitors waiting fly volleyball court next housing project second practice area consisted cinder-and-dirt soccer field periodically under water depending upon frequency monsoons third practice site used short US team nicknamed Penalty Box consisted mushy soccer field stadium surprising often dangerous air Bob Hunt tore out right landing gear plane Penalty Box hit bump surface fourth practice site Canadian team got use whole day consisting nearby civilian airport two asphalt runways kind make Stunt people drool However US Stunt team appeared next day Sunday around 500 pm use field denied team detained four hours civilian police military police Secret Service checked passports camera confiscated returned four days later armed guard around rented van finally 915 pm released So much practice Poland Qualifying 15-man finals held Monday through Wednesday Werwage flew 930 am Monday McDonald 400 pm Monday Hunt didnt fly first flight until 1000 am Tuesday quite difficult maintain scoring continuity over great period time second qualifying round covered afternoon Tuesday day Wednesday time raining windy 18-618-8 $800 20-820-10 $1000 15-6 $500 16 inchers coming soon 2541 NE 11th Ct Pompano BeachFL 33062 Phone305941-9119 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC biggest problem qualifying high qualifying score carried finals remember similar good flights such Hunts McDonalds often separated much 24 hours lead during qualify ing tossed around between Werwage Hunt McDonald Paul never running especially after leaving out third outside round loop second qualifying flight probably cost him three final places Finals day came 20-25 mph winds stopped raining temperature up Mondays 48 degrees first round saw Lee McDonald jump lead Bob Hunt lost some points three-second overrun Compostella has second highest score round McDonald sitting pretty 90-point lead Werwage final round Hunt highest score day 2880 enough win McDonald 2871 second Individ ual World Championship indeed thrilling moment award ceremonies held 10000-seat soccer-motorcycle arena see three American flags raised over award platform Les McDonald Bob Hunt Bill Werwage victors Precision Aerobatics American team its supporters cheering great amount applause crowd hand other teams assembled semi-circle around award platform Special thanks MSgt Harold Melson sta tioned Frankfurt Germany meeting entire team airport helping assemble group home before leaving Poland special thanks Team Manager Don Jehlik Assistant Manager Bill Lee did tremendous job c@ttWiie airframes ONOUOOM AMA $2800 X SERSNELAM NOINES FaONOOOM Ff128D0 011akLA Aa mx MONOOOFI FAImx2400 Jewa BaJa ErALC TECH IEPS 250 POtBOX99774eSANDIEGOSCAUF 1 t 9109s ThLEPHONE 7144831984 el arrangements administration World Championships spite difficult con ditions some recalcitrant team members supporters CLWC Speed/Jackson Continued page 56 attempt came back late good 261 Sandor Szegedi Hungary did 261 early become leader awhile Luke Roy up about same time got bad news number two right away didnt want impress anybody least friends humming around low 250s Bob Spahr didnt get time Charlie Lieber passed until later Pietro Fontana scored late morning Fontana went up fair needle setting turned out rich side ship building speed throughout timed run Nevertheless held range 135 seconds flight nearly 266 kph solid lead time Pietro smiles went off processing have things checked Later Fontanas wife turned close 250 solidify Italians shot Team Speed title Neither Fontana places held up ever Patrick Constant France next day recorded outstanding time Speed competition Using aluminum piston chromed aluminum liner combination de veloped French shattered opposition Constants clocking almost 275 kph came close having insufficient laps official flight timers called official went up stayed top board Fontana could improve November 1980 1 23 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC Worlds highperformance GET MORE THRUST FOR YOUR BIGGIE WITH EFFICIENT DURABLE GLASSFILLED PROPS FROM DYNA THRUST Designed conjunction Dave Platt NDirect sales prices OW include shipping
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/11
Page Numbers: 54, 121, 123
The 1980 Control Line World Championships held Poland must viewed mixed reactions weath er generally poorand problems prac tice sites some extent politi cal system Still US victories near-victories 1980 US CLteam Starting atthe left back raw Walt Perkinsholding Old Glory Bill Lee assistant manager Dave Elias team memberhe supporter Luther Roy Bob Spahr George Cleveland tall hat Jed Kusik Henry Nelson John McCollum Laird Jackson Steve Hill Wynn Paul Don Jehllk team manager Starting left front row JE Albritton Les McDonald Bob Hunt Jim Ong Phil Granderson Paul Curtis Bill Werwage Bill Lee arranged European transportation army U Dr Laird Jackson General THE 1980 World Control Line Championships held southern Polish town Czestochowa July 12th 18th US participants event ended mixed feelings weather country final result last-run event left us wondering trip really necessary Things started high note first time assistant team manager approved AMA Executive Countil help burden planning large contingent long trip Eastern Europe Bill Lee selected Team Manager Don Jehlik fill job Bill did admirably pre- trip planning organizing Unfortunately best laid plans can come awry happened US group second day travel landing Frank furt Germany travelled small bus/van caravan just inside East Germany stopped overnight following day dismayed reach Polish border scheduleonly find closed forced detour several hours back East Germany alternate border crossing Coupled inevitable two-hour border delay pushed Poland well toward midnight heavy rains during day tbe roads turned treacherous Continued page 121 ampionships 54 Model Aviation RIC HELICOPTER BREAKTHROUGH Learning properly set up fly R/G Helicopter has difficult say least unless someone experience set up spent hours training fly Now Available Complete Setup Flight Training cassettes first lift off aerobatics Rank beginners using method have learned hover less gallon fuel Available *z 2594 North Orange Blossom Trail ndo Florida 32804 305 422 1531 Res305-647-1335 [IInu EngineIKITS S PLANS 0 ACCESSORIES Make UBUE Diesel 1 iRARACS,4jP-NUT KITS NYLON BEARINGS Usable Power Greater EconomytCa mr4cBROWN CO-2 ENGINES 14A 1/4 Scale Power ~ L JAPANESS TISSUE-PROPS Send 4O & Stamped 0 free Brochure 449 MANY HARD TO FIND ITEMS IAddressed Envelope17 SPAN 4COMPLETECATALOG$100 l1 Davis Diesel Development Inc-po BOX 108A STATENIS NY 10306 Dealer Inquiry InvItedLEISURE TIME GRAPHICS BOX 141 Mllford CT 06460W BOX 2498 AMLA MESA CALIF 92041 Helicopter because its lack translational velocity during hover rotor possesses enough kinetic energy some real damage should come contact As postscript column word warning fliers ducted fan powered models recently learned modeler now missing two joints middle finger result contact fan adjusting engine needle valve extremely careful during type operation better still consider adding extension needle valve can adjusted exterior model Experience wonderful thing enables recognize mistake make again Seen Pat Wickert sugar package Sky-Nauts annual banquet might agree statement would rather didnt make mistake first place See next month John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church Va 22042 CLWC Gen/Jackson Continued page 54 cars gone ahead main group ran afoul road conditions ended up Polish landscape its occupants model equipment much wetter experience Fortunately alt dam age resulting delay put everyone bed about 4 am Wroclaw Poland However tone seemingly set incident rainy weather near misses appeared norm rest stay following day trig Czestochowa completed registered settled comfortably large student dormitories town Living eating arrangements high standard throughout stay probably fed meat local citizens what recent meat shortage aside occasional cold shower rooms quite comfortable Unfortunately facilities training practice flights less satisfactory Al though local organizers done best arrange adequate practice areas few coun tries have number large parking lots actual contest site still being finished off-limits us main practice area Aerobatics Team Racing parking area next large high-rise housing development resulting hordes small children foot bicycles being attracted area As kids likely country crowded around models modelers frequently darted through circle just before ready launch no hurt matter good luck think good management rain came down depressing regular ity boot winds blew rather fiercely times Evenings spent drying shoes clothes repairing models well frantic conferences about what propeller might give some additional speed fuel tank worked New Jersey didnt work Poland fairly normal activity World Championships signs pointed toward US teams being good positions welL Aerobatics team strong usual seemed certain win teem title open question appeared would win individual title Speed team also seemed strong Luke Roy posting very fast time practiceusing less best equipment other two Charles Lieber Bob Spahr suffering assorted iMs thought would get sorted out time Team Racers appeared running expected AlbrittomPerkins circulating consistently high speed McCollum/Kusik running fast some inconsistency Jackson/Nelson going slow steady Combat team harder predict especially Paul Curtis coming last-minute sub stitute additional disadvantage having familiar pitmen George Cleveland Phil Granderson looked ready however high hopes opening day contest site itself situated sports stadium apparently used motorcycle racing Combat flown two large grass circles within stadium plenty area pits helpers spectators Speed Team Race circles immediately outside appeared permanent sites completely enclosed fencing timer stands line pit areas individual pit cages team Aerobatics area around stadium end converted parking area roped-off circle fairly open some turbulence-inducing obstacles near circle surfaces good asphalt well marked off respective events Continued page 123 IN MEMORIAM L GONZOPH 2 NO 3196 APRIL 281924 AUGUST 12 1980 .A GREAT MODEL BUILDER SADLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS -¶RJ ej November 1980 1 21 THE chose Waco F-3 biplane flagship because represents Golden Era 1930s flying adventure Add easy snag-free building safe gentle flyingthe result thorough kit engineering caretul prototype development features Plaff Kits have satisfying building flying experience ahead Kit featuresTop-quality diecut machined balsa plywood Full size plans Separate instruction book isometrics Decals Injection-moulded vacuum-formed plastic cowl cowl blisters wheel pants required nylon fittings Formed wire langing gear & struts Span 60 Area 950 Sq7 4 6 channel Engine good 40 60 2657 NE 186tH Street Miami Florda 33180 TelepHone 935-1436 housing food excellent overall organization quite good contest site very good practice arrangements poor Contest management generally good technical processing bit slipshod some areas 69 cc Team Race tanks measured 60cc Jury personnel less clout expected Team Race FAd Jury seemed miss presence Sandy Pimenoff withdraw due some unexplained emergency Poland nice place visit briefly did wouldnt choose compete again despite admittedly warm hospitality overriding presence socialist com munity atmosphere downer hard fight CLWC Aerobatics/Paul Continued page 56 bordered steps other side over grass weeds addition children dogs baby carriages motorcycles bicycles horse 11 competitors waiting fly volleyball court next housing project second practice area consisted cinder-and-dirt soccer field periodically under water depending upon frequency monsoons third practice site used short US team nicknamed Penalty Box consisted mushy soccer field stadium surprising often dangerous air Bob Hunt tore out right landing gear plane Penalty Box hit bump surface fourth practice site Canadian team got use whole day consisting nearby civilian airport two asphalt runways kind make Stunt people drool However US Stunt team appeared next day Sunday around 500 pm use field denied team detained four hours civilian police military police Secret Service checked passports camera confiscated returned four days later armed guard around rented van finally 915 pm released So much practice Poland Qualifying 15-man finals held Monday through Wednesday Werwage flew 930 am Monday McDonald 400 pm Monday Hunt didnt fly first flight until 1000 am Tuesday quite difficult maintain scoring continuity over great period time second qualifying round covered afternoon Tuesday day Wednesday time raining windy 18-618-8 $800 20-820-10 $1000 15-6 $500 16 inchers coming soon 2541 NE 11th Ct Pompano BeachFL 33062 Phone305941-9119 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC biggest problem qualifying high qualifying score carried finals remember similar good flights such Hunts McDonalds often separated much 24 hours lead during qualify ing tossed around between Werwage Hunt McDonald Paul never running especially after leaving out third outside round loop second qualifying flight probably cost him three final places Finals day came 20-25 mph winds stopped raining temperature up Mondays 48 degrees first round saw Lee McDonald jump lead Bob Hunt lost some points three-second overrun Compostella has second highest score round McDonald sitting pretty 90-point lead Werwage final round Hunt highest score day 2880 enough win McDonald 2871 second Individ ual World Championship indeed thrilling moment award ceremonies held 10000-seat soccer-motorcycle arena see three American flags raised over award platform Les McDonald Bob Hunt Bill Werwage victors Precision Aerobatics American team its supporters cheering great amount applause crowd hand other teams assembled semi-circle around award platform Special thanks MSgt Harold Melson sta tioned Frankfurt Germany meeting entire team airport helping assemble group home before leaving Poland special thanks Team Manager Don Jehlik Assistant Manager Bill Lee did tremendous job c@ttWiie airframes ONOUOOM AMA $2800 X SERSNELAM NOINES FaONOOOM Ff128D0 011akLA Aa mx MONOOOFI FAImx2400 Jewa BaJa ErALC TECH IEPS 250 POtBOX99774eSANDIEGOSCAUF 1 t 9109s ThLEPHONE 7144831984 el arrangements administration World Championships spite difficult con ditions some recalcitrant team members supporters CLWC Speed/Jackson Continued page 56 attempt came back late good 261 Sandor Szegedi Hungary did 261 early become leader awhile Luke Roy up about same time got bad news number two right away didnt want impress anybody least friends humming around low 250s Bob Spahr didnt get time Charlie Lieber passed until later Pietro Fontana scored late morning Fontana went up fair needle setting turned out rich side ship building speed throughout timed run Nevertheless held range 135 seconds flight nearly 266 kph solid lead time Pietro smiles went off processing have things checked Later Fontanas wife turned close 250 solidify Italians shot Team Speed title Neither Fontana places held up ever Patrick Constant France next day recorded outstanding time Speed competition Using aluminum piston chromed aluminum liner combination de veloped French shattered opposition Constants clocking almost 275 kph came close having insufficient laps official flight timers called official went up stayed top board Fontana could improve November 1980 1 23 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC Worlds highperformance GET MORE THRUST FOR YOUR BIGGIE WITH EFFICIENT DURABLE GLASSFILLED PROPS FROM DYNA THRUST Designed conjunction Dave Platt NDirect sales prices OW include shipping