CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER What great Carrier Nats new models new modelers young modelers old modelers experience age hadnt seen Nats quite few years new event old models necessarily old modelers importantly good competition good sportsmanship outstanding camaraderie chance catch up what friends doing since last Nats Adding variety flightline year some new models including few new MO- ls added numbers popular design spite bonus went effect last year multiengine models years entries singleengine types Although has some development twins Carrier attended Nats might have considered old favorites reliable have higher scoring potential As modelers have development time work out bugs become familiar handling characteristics hope see some twins future Nats Profile Bill Calkins brought out new Martin Mauler developing Gary Hull showed off new Brewster Model 340 Mike Shull s Westland Wyvern Class II featured operating Youngman flaps just like full-scale aircraft Terry Herron produced new D4Y2 Judy honor father died earlier year Judy updated version model successfully campaigned 1970swith same engine Nostalgia Profile event included Howard Mottin-designed Starjet John Vlna complete vintage ST 35 engine Pete Mazur flew same models performed well him past werent new renewed last year lake behind Petes home moved basement modeling equipment supplies submerged requiring extensive model rebuilding Except slight gain weight occasional mild warp airplanes returned original competitive form high point year turnout participation younger modelers five Juniors Seniors made 15 entries number father/son teams including Fuan Edmonds traveled Washington father Tom Wani father entered five events Dave Rolley Dave Jr flew Profile Carrier DJ Pair flew Class Profile joined dad Melvin Schuette Skymy event 66 Model Aviation y Herrons beautiful Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy dedicated father Its redesign 1970s model Intense concentration required slow flight shows faces Pete Mazur won Class Eugene Ely award models DJ Parr pilot Roy Ward center ludge reconditioned after flood waters filled basement Andy Westerheim Junior Texas record pending Profile Carrier accompanied mother Although didnt fly Jan Westerheim spent two days ensuring scores accurately tabulated posted Its great see younger modelers being supported family friends 72 total Carrier event entries year making some spirited competition expected large Texas contingent few new members rest contestantsBill Meltons Las Cruces NM original Guardian approaches traveled across country competedeck end winning Profile Carrier flight first event Profile Carrier Thursday weather looked promising start day wind began increase first flight produced some turbulence end first hour presented 11 contestants challenge low-speed portions flights Jim Kirby Kelly Hite took advantage early conditions established scores rest contestants shot effects wind occasional slow engine response caused contestants miss low speed landings first flights situation increased pressure forced decision whether try safe-but-complete effort remaining official flight try maximum performance take chance another incomplete flight score Fewer half contestants earned full landing points Bill Melton overcame conditions post best flight day including low speed time minute slower other contestants Bills score 35 points better closest competition Pete Mazurs attempt catch Bill started fastest time day 95 mph plug damaged lean high speed resulted balky engine kept Pete achieving low speed needed Pete moved second place four points ahead Jim Kirby attempt improve score ended touched ground during slow flight Petes next attempt aborted because another damaged plug third attempt complete through low speed landing ended up dirt five feet short deckagain because balky engine Mike Greb few achieve 100-point landing move fourth place Kelly Hite Gilbert Ruiz flew conservative flight get board 95-point landing no other Open contestants able complete flights rest day dust cleared Bill Melton held 33-point lead standings Eugene Ely Award best Carrier flier Nats event results close fewer 10 points separating contestants placed behind Bill Melton Mike Greb Kelly Hite tied fourth place no could remember other tie Nats Carrier trophy December 1997 67 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Kelly Hites Corinth TX Profile model takes oft fourth-place finish Kelly Rookie Year Jan Westerheim received Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism award contributions during Carrier events ran scoring tabulation Junior/Senior Profile competition Andy Westerheim took early lead enough out other contestants reach DJ Parr flew MO-i within 11 points 2296 Tom Wards first official flight put him third needed 25 points move first Toms last attempt enough pass DJ slightly point second place Dave Rolley Jr occupied Racing circles day finally made Carrier flights conditions kept him achieving landing Euan Edmonds line slider released prematurely first flight caused extensive damage model kept him further competition Interesting new models entered Fridays Class II competition Terry Herron earlier flights pretty Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy high speed 114 mph everyone watching flight ended signal low speed attempt score Mike Shulls Westland Wyvern also attracted attention attractive airplane looked good flight Mike installed flaps moved aft down deployed just full-scale aircraft However mechanism hold hook flaps high-speed position failed after first flight flaps deployed takeoff causing minor crash release mechanism could repaired field Fridays weather similar morning before wind caused problems effect lower scores incomplete flights missed landings After Thursdays experience competitors took conservative approach Class II Bill Meltons Rossi-powered MO-i dominated high-speed part 1171 mph top speed total score 4439 put him solidly first place fairly comfortable lead Ely Award competition Pete Mazurs flights top speed 10 mph lower Bills better low speed moved him second place within two points safe scores posted winds picking up lunch approached flying pace slowed considerably contestants hoped improving conditions later day midafternoon got what wanted sky clouded over wind subsided became much steady Conditions nearly ideal low speed Mike Greb Jim Kirby achieved low-speed scores 3 /2 minutes Class Mike moved second place Jim would have ahead him except 100-point penalty flying Profile model Jim also posted best low speed Class II four minutes Pete Mazur also took advantage conditions posted best high speed day nine mph faster other contestant added minute previous low speed score 432 Class Bill Melton 50 points out first Class needed improve score least 15 points three events regain lead Eugene Ely Award attempt remaining Class II Bill needed very-close-to-the-record flight top speed enough wind let off able achieve low-speed score needed Bill won Class II Profile Pete Mazur declared overall champion winner Eugene Ely Award annual Navy Carrier Society NCS Awards Banquet Friday evening winners received trophies annual Nats awards presented Pete Mazur honored Ely Award plate Art Johnson presented Jan Westerheim Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism Award unselfish efforts throughout competition NCS Rookie Year Kelly Hite flights earned trophies Profile Class II Saturdays unofficial events blessed outstanding weather 24 entries five events 10 15 Carrier 15 event sponsored friends NCS donated funds awards Kelly Hite finished first place 2183 points close behind him Jim Damerell Melvin Schuette Dale Gleason Andy Westerheim topped Junior/Senior entries year NCS sponsors Sportsman Profile Carrier modelers enter official Nats Carrier events years winner John Doc Holliday edged out Charles Edmonds Tim Eblen finished third flying Sig Skyray electronic throttle control 68 Model Aviation ers Saturdays unofficial Carrier events display prizes Donations Brodak Sig Navy Carrier Society individuals made events possible Nostalgia Profile entries Roy Wards Sterling Mustang front Gilbert Ruizs GS Brodak Skyraider Gilbert won first place Sig sponsored Skyray Carrier event Skyray 35 model Melvin Schuette placed first followed Art Johnson Dale Gleason Nostalgia Carrier new year two classesProfile combined Class I/IT competition Nostalgia conceived way keep alive models flying styles early Carrier Scoring based rules 1975 models pre-1976 designs John Brodak provided merchandise prizes including two vintage GS kits Gilbert Ruiz entered GS Brodak Skyraider green-head K&B up front flew first place 296 points Tom Roy Ward flew Sterling P-SI Mustangs second 273 points third 264 points places respectively John Vlnas Starjet close behind 263 Class 1111 Roy Wards Sterling Guardian finished first 495 points ahead John Vlnas Douglas Skyraider another Howard Mottin Design Officials contestants voted model modeler best exemplified spirit event Roy Ward Guardian selected receive award honoring Roland Baltes strong contributor Carrier events prolific designer Carrier models published articles award print Grumman Guardian Carrier modelers enjoyed three days excellent competition thanks efforts volunteers chose officiate rather fly others could competethanks go out Bill Bischoff organizer overall event director Roy Ward served center judge Glenn Daggs Doc Holliday Tim Ehlen Linda Gleason Ted Kraver timed flights Dave King Art White ran pull-test Lance Tweedy acted recorder Jan Westerheim ran scoring tabulation 4Never missN day fieldninder uncharged batteriesThe ATA-CX3 e other chargers newest version famous nd house Now Auto-Trickle Adapter Simultaneously dumb chargers 3 16 convert up 30 overnight hours will safe hassle chargers fully automatic tricklefree Toys cell phones cordless chargersKeeps batteries fully tools shapes sizes charged ready go Now features antly converted attractive plug wall casefrilly automatic trickle chargers grounded AC outlet andNere starting new revolution new microprocessor circuitry Get today get yours today see dealer order direct calling 1-800-729-9210 information wnte Tejera Microsystems Engineenng Inc P0 Box 340608- Tampa FL 33694 visit us T 1fl ble aluminum skis weigh half much competitors skis plus unique metal axle connector does lower prop clearance allows go wheels skia seconds add-ons Tracking edges standard feature skis can ordered trike set includes nose ski just mains tail draggers Send check money order Orders shipped immediately Canada send money order US dollars MN add 65% sales tax Competitive dealer prices offered Phone inquiries after 200 CST Made USA FREE SHIPPING 25 Trike 581 2200 Mains 1800 40 Trike set 2600 Mains 2200 60 Trike set 2800 Mains 2400 PO BOX 21181 Columbia Heights MN 55421 781-7333 NORTHERN MODELING PRODUCTS December 1997 69
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 68, 69
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 68, 69
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER What great Carrier Nats new models new modelers young modelers old modelers experience age hadnt seen Nats quite few years new event old models necessarily old modelers importantly good competition good sportsmanship outstanding camaraderie chance catch up what friends doing since last Nats Adding variety flightline year some new models including few new MO- ls added numbers popular design spite bonus went effect last year multiengine models years entries singleengine types Although has some development twins Carrier attended Nats might have considered old favorites reliable have higher scoring potential As modelers have development time work out bugs become familiar handling characteristics hope see some twins future Nats Profile Bill Calkins brought out new Martin Mauler developing Gary Hull showed off new Brewster Model 340 Mike Shull s Westland Wyvern Class II featured operating Youngman flaps just like full-scale aircraft Terry Herron produced new D4Y2 Judy honor father died earlier year Judy updated version model successfully campaigned 1970swith same engine Nostalgia Profile event included Howard Mottin-designed Starjet John Vlna complete vintage ST 35 engine Pete Mazur flew same models performed well him past werent new renewed last year lake behind Petes home moved basement modeling equipment supplies submerged requiring extensive model rebuilding Except slight gain weight occasional mild warp airplanes returned original competitive form high point year turnout participation younger modelers five Juniors Seniors made 15 entries number father/son teams including Fuan Edmonds traveled Washington father Tom Wani father entered five events Dave Rolley Dave Jr flew Profile Carrier DJ Pair flew Class Profile joined dad Melvin Schuette Skymy event 66 Model Aviation y Herrons beautiful Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy dedicated father Its redesign 1970s model Intense concentration required slow flight shows faces Pete Mazur won Class Eugene Ely award models DJ Parr pilot Roy Ward center ludge reconditioned after flood waters filled basement Andy Westerheim Junior Texas record pending Profile Carrier accompanied mother Although didnt fly Jan Westerheim spent two days ensuring scores accurately tabulated posted Its great see younger modelers being supported family friends 72 total Carrier event entries year making some spirited competition expected large Texas contingent few new members rest contestantsBill Meltons Las Cruces NM original Guardian approaches traveled across country competedeck end winning Profile Carrier flight first event Profile Carrier Thursday weather looked promising start day wind began increase first flight produced some turbulence end first hour presented 11 contestants challenge low-speed portions flights Jim Kirby Kelly Hite took advantage early conditions established scores rest contestants shot effects wind occasional slow engine response caused contestants miss low speed landings first flights situation increased pressure forced decision whether try safe-but-complete effort remaining official flight try maximum performance take chance another incomplete flight score Fewer half contestants earned full landing points Bill Melton overcame conditions post best flight day including low speed time minute slower other contestants Bills score 35 points better closest competition Pete Mazurs attempt catch Bill started fastest time day 95 mph plug damaged lean high speed resulted balky engine kept Pete achieving low speed needed Pete moved second place four points ahead Jim Kirby attempt improve score ended touched ground during slow flight Petes next attempt aborted because another damaged plug third attempt complete through low speed landing ended up dirt five feet short deckagain because balky engine Mike Greb few achieve 100-point landing move fourth place Kelly Hite Gilbert Ruiz flew conservative flight get board 95-point landing no other Open contestants able complete flights rest day dust cleared Bill Melton held 33-point lead standings Eugene Ely Award best Carrier flier Nats event results close fewer 10 points separating contestants placed behind Bill Melton Mike Greb Kelly Hite tied fourth place no could remember other tie Nats Carrier trophy December 1997 67 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Kelly Hites Corinth TX Profile model takes oft fourth-place finish Kelly Rookie Year Jan Westerheim received Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism award contributions during Carrier events ran scoring tabulation Junior/Senior Profile competition Andy Westerheim took early lead enough out other contestants reach DJ Parr flew MO-i within 11 points 2296 Tom Wards first official flight put him third needed 25 points move first Toms last attempt enough pass DJ slightly point second place Dave Rolley Jr occupied Racing circles day finally made Carrier flights conditions kept him achieving landing Euan Edmonds line slider released prematurely first flight caused extensive damage model kept him further competition Interesting new models entered Fridays Class II competition Terry Herron earlier flights pretty Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy high speed 114 mph everyone watching flight ended signal low speed attempt score Mike Shulls Westland Wyvern also attracted attention attractive airplane looked good flight Mike installed flaps moved aft down deployed just full-scale aircraft However mechanism hold hook flaps high-speed position failed after first flight flaps deployed takeoff causing minor crash release mechanism could repaired field Fridays weather similar morning before wind caused problems effect lower scores incomplete flights missed landings After Thursdays experience competitors took conservative approach Class II Bill Meltons Rossi-powered MO-i dominated high-speed part 1171 mph top speed total score 4439 put him solidly first place fairly comfortable lead Ely Award competition Pete Mazurs flights top speed 10 mph lower Bills better low speed moved him second place within two points safe scores posted winds picking up lunch approached flying pace slowed considerably contestants hoped improving conditions later day midafternoon got what wanted sky clouded over wind subsided became much steady Conditions nearly ideal low speed Mike Greb Jim Kirby achieved low-speed scores 3 /2 minutes Class Mike moved second place Jim would have ahead him except 100-point penalty flying Profile model Jim also posted best low speed Class II four minutes Pete Mazur also took advantage conditions posted best high speed day nine mph faster other contestant added minute previous low speed score 432 Class Bill Melton 50 points out first Class needed improve score least 15 points three events regain lead Eugene Ely Award attempt remaining Class II Bill needed very-close-to-the-record flight top speed enough wind let off able achieve low-speed score needed Bill won Class II Profile Pete Mazur declared overall champion winner Eugene Ely Award annual Navy Carrier Society NCS Awards Banquet Friday evening winners received trophies annual Nats awards presented Pete Mazur honored Ely Award plate Art Johnson presented Jan Westerheim Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism Award unselfish efforts throughout competition NCS Rookie Year Kelly Hite flights earned trophies Profile Class II Saturdays unofficial events blessed outstanding weather 24 entries five events 10 15 Carrier 15 event sponsored friends NCS donated funds awards Kelly Hite finished first place 2183 points close behind him Jim Damerell Melvin Schuette Dale Gleason Andy Westerheim topped Junior/Senior entries year NCS sponsors Sportsman Profile Carrier modelers enter official Nats Carrier events years winner John Doc Holliday edged out Charles Edmonds Tim Eblen finished third flying Sig Skyray electronic throttle control 68 Model Aviation ers Saturdays unofficial Carrier events display prizes Donations Brodak Sig Navy Carrier Society individuals made events possible Nostalgia Profile entries Roy Wards Sterling Mustang front Gilbert Ruizs GS Brodak Skyraider Gilbert won first place Sig sponsored Skyray Carrier event Skyray 35 model Melvin Schuette placed first followed Art Johnson Dale Gleason Nostalgia Carrier new year two classesProfile combined Class I/IT competition Nostalgia conceived way keep alive models flying styles early Carrier Scoring based rules 1975 models pre-1976 designs John Brodak provided merchandise prizes including two vintage GS kits Gilbert Ruiz entered GS Brodak Skyraider green-head K&B up front flew first place 296 points Tom Roy Ward flew Sterling P-SI Mustangs second 273 points third 264 points places respectively John Vlnas Starjet close behind 263 Class 1111 Roy Wards Sterling Guardian finished first 495 points ahead John Vlnas Douglas Skyraider another Howard Mottin Design Officials contestants voted model modeler best exemplified spirit event Roy Ward Guardian selected receive award honoring Roland Baltes strong contributor Carrier events prolific designer Carrier models published articles award print Grumman Guardian Carrier modelers enjoyed three days excellent competition thanks efforts volunteers chose officiate rather fly others could competethanks go out Bill Bischoff organizer overall event director Roy Ward served center judge Glenn Daggs Doc Holliday Tim Ehlen Linda Gleason Ted Kraver timed flights Dave King Art White ran pull-test Lance Tweedy acted recorder Jan Westerheim ran scoring tabulation 4Never missN day fieldninder uncharged batteriesThe ATA-CX3 e other chargers newest version famous nd house Now Auto-Trickle Adapter Simultaneously dumb chargers 3 16 convert up 30 overnight hours will safe hassle chargers fully automatic tricklefree Toys cell phones cordless chargersKeeps batteries fully tools shapes sizes charged ready go Now features antly converted attractive plug wall casefrilly automatic trickle chargers grounded AC outlet andNere starting new revolution new microprocessor circuitry Get today get yours today see dealer order direct calling 1-800-729-9210 information wnte Tejera Microsystems Engineenng Inc P0 Box 340608- Tampa FL 33694 visit us T 1fl ble aluminum skis weigh half much competitors skis plus unique metal axle connector does lower prop clearance allows go wheels skia seconds add-ons Tracking edges standard feature skis can ordered trike set includes nose ski just mains tail draggers Send check money order Orders shipped immediately Canada send money order US dollars MN add 65% sales tax Competitive dealer prices offered Phone inquiries after 200 CST Made USA FREE SHIPPING 25 Trike 581 2200 Mains 1800 40 Trike set 2600 Mains 2200 60 Trike set 2800 Mains 2400 PO BOX 21181 Columbia Heights MN 55421 781-7333 NORTHERN MODELING PRODUCTS December 1997 69
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 68, 69
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER What great Carrier Nats new models new modelers young modelers old modelers experience age hadnt seen Nats quite few years new event old models necessarily old modelers importantly good competition good sportsmanship outstanding camaraderie chance catch up what friends doing since last Nats Adding variety flightline year some new models including few new MO- ls added numbers popular design spite bonus went effect last year multiengine models years entries singleengine types Although has some development twins Carrier attended Nats might have considered old favorites reliable have higher scoring potential As modelers have development time work out bugs become familiar handling characteristics hope see some twins future Nats Profile Bill Calkins brought out new Martin Mauler developing Gary Hull showed off new Brewster Model 340 Mike Shull s Westland Wyvern Class II featured operating Youngman flaps just like full-scale aircraft Terry Herron produced new D4Y2 Judy honor father died earlier year Judy updated version model successfully campaigned 1970swith same engine Nostalgia Profile event included Howard Mottin-designed Starjet John Vlna complete vintage ST 35 engine Pete Mazur flew same models performed well him past werent new renewed last year lake behind Petes home moved basement modeling equipment supplies submerged requiring extensive model rebuilding Except slight gain weight occasional mild warp airplanes returned original competitive form high point year turnout participation younger modelers five Juniors Seniors made 15 entries number father/son teams including Fuan Edmonds traveled Washington father Tom Wani father entered five events Dave Rolley Dave Jr flew Profile Carrier DJ Pair flew Class Profile joined dad Melvin Schuette Skymy event 66 Model Aviation y Herrons beautiful Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy dedicated father Its redesign 1970s model Intense concentration required slow flight shows faces Pete Mazur won Class Eugene Ely award models DJ Parr pilot Roy Ward center ludge reconditioned after flood waters filled basement Andy Westerheim Junior Texas record pending Profile Carrier accompanied mother Although didnt fly Jan Westerheim spent two days ensuring scores accurately tabulated posted Its great see younger modelers being supported family friends 72 total Carrier event entries year making some spirited competition expected large Texas contingent few new members rest contestantsBill Meltons Las Cruces NM original Guardian approaches traveled across country competedeck end winning Profile Carrier flight first event Profile Carrier Thursday weather looked promising start day wind began increase first flight produced some turbulence end first hour presented 11 contestants challenge low-speed portions flights Jim Kirby Kelly Hite took advantage early conditions established scores rest contestants shot effects wind occasional slow engine response caused contestants miss low speed landings first flights situation increased pressure forced decision whether try safe-but-complete effort remaining official flight try maximum performance take chance another incomplete flight score Fewer half contestants earned full landing points Bill Melton overcame conditions post best flight day including low speed time minute slower other contestants Bills score 35 points better closest competition Pete Mazurs attempt catch Bill started fastest time day 95 mph plug damaged lean high speed resulted balky engine kept Pete achieving low speed needed Pete moved second place four points ahead Jim Kirby attempt improve score ended touched ground during slow flight Petes next attempt aborted because another damaged plug third attempt complete through low speed landing ended up dirt five feet short deckagain because balky engine Mike Greb few achieve 100-point landing move fourth place Kelly Hite Gilbert Ruiz flew conservative flight get board 95-point landing no other Open contestants able complete flights rest day dust cleared Bill Melton held 33-point lead standings Eugene Ely Award best Carrier flier Nats event results close fewer 10 points separating contestants placed behind Bill Melton Mike Greb Kelly Hite tied fourth place no could remember other tie Nats Carrier trophy December 1997 67 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Kelly Hites Corinth TX Profile model takes oft fourth-place finish Kelly Rookie Year Jan Westerheim received Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism award contributions during Carrier events ran scoring tabulation Junior/Senior Profile competition Andy Westerheim took early lead enough out other contestants reach DJ Parr flew MO-i within 11 points 2296 Tom Wards first official flight put him third needed 25 points move first Toms last attempt enough pass DJ slightly point second place Dave Rolley Jr occupied Racing circles day finally made Carrier flights conditions kept him achieving landing Euan Edmonds line slider released prematurely first flight caused extensive damage model kept him further competition Interesting new models entered Fridays Class II competition Terry Herron earlier flights pretty Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy high speed 114 mph everyone watching flight ended signal low speed attempt score Mike Shulls Westland Wyvern also attracted attention attractive airplane looked good flight Mike installed flaps moved aft down deployed just full-scale aircraft However mechanism hold hook flaps high-speed position failed after first flight flaps deployed takeoff causing minor crash release mechanism could repaired field Fridays weather similar morning before wind caused problems effect lower scores incomplete flights missed landings After Thursdays experience competitors took conservative approach Class II Bill Meltons Rossi-powered MO-i dominated high-speed part 1171 mph top speed total score 4439 put him solidly first place fairly comfortable lead Ely Award competition Pete Mazurs flights top speed 10 mph lower Bills better low speed moved him second place within two points safe scores posted winds picking up lunch approached flying pace slowed considerably contestants hoped improving conditions later day midafternoon got what wanted sky clouded over wind subsided became much steady Conditions nearly ideal low speed Mike Greb Jim Kirby achieved low-speed scores 3 /2 minutes Class Mike moved second place Jim would have ahead him except 100-point penalty flying Profile model Jim also posted best low speed Class II four minutes Pete Mazur also took advantage conditions posted best high speed day nine mph faster other contestant added minute previous low speed score 432 Class Bill Melton 50 points out first Class needed improve score least 15 points three events regain lead Eugene Ely Award attempt remaining Class II Bill needed very-close-to-the-record flight top speed enough wind let off able achieve low-speed score needed Bill won Class II Profile Pete Mazur declared overall champion winner Eugene Ely Award annual Navy Carrier Society NCS Awards Banquet Friday evening winners received trophies annual Nats awards presented Pete Mazur honored Ely Award plate Art Johnson presented Jan Westerheim Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism Award unselfish efforts throughout competition NCS Rookie Year Kelly Hite flights earned trophies Profile Class II Saturdays unofficial events blessed outstanding weather 24 entries five events 10 15 Carrier 15 event sponsored friends NCS donated funds awards Kelly Hite finished first place 2183 points close behind him Jim Damerell Melvin Schuette Dale Gleason Andy Westerheim topped Junior/Senior entries year NCS sponsors Sportsman Profile Carrier modelers enter official Nats Carrier events years winner John Doc Holliday edged out Charles Edmonds Tim Eblen finished third flying Sig Skyray electronic throttle control 68 Model Aviation ers Saturdays unofficial Carrier events display prizes Donations Brodak Sig Navy Carrier Society individuals made events possible Nostalgia Profile entries Roy Wards Sterling Mustang front Gilbert Ruizs GS Brodak Skyraider Gilbert won first place Sig sponsored Skyray Carrier event Skyray 35 model Melvin Schuette placed first followed Art Johnson Dale Gleason Nostalgia Carrier new year two classesProfile combined Class I/IT competition Nostalgia conceived way keep alive models flying styles early Carrier Scoring based rules 1975 models pre-1976 designs John Brodak provided merchandise prizes including two vintage GS kits Gilbert Ruiz entered GS Brodak Skyraider green-head K&B up front flew first place 296 points Tom Roy Ward flew Sterling P-SI Mustangs second 273 points third 264 points places respectively John Vlnas Starjet close behind 263 Class 1111 Roy Wards Sterling Guardian finished first 495 points ahead John Vlnas Douglas Skyraider another Howard Mottin Design Officials contestants voted model modeler best exemplified spirit event Roy Ward Guardian selected receive award honoring Roland Baltes strong contributor Carrier events prolific designer Carrier models published articles award print Grumman Guardian Carrier modelers enjoyed three days excellent competition thanks efforts volunteers chose officiate rather fly others could competethanks go out Bill Bischoff organizer overall event director Roy Ward served center judge Glenn Daggs Doc Holliday Tim Ehlen Linda Gleason Ted Kraver timed flights Dave King Art White ran pull-test Lance Tweedy acted recorder Jan Westerheim ran scoring tabulation 4Never missN day fieldninder uncharged batteriesThe ATA-CX3 e other chargers newest version famous nd house Now Auto-Trickle Adapter Simultaneously dumb chargers 3 16 convert up 30 overnight hours will safe hassle chargers fully automatic tricklefree Toys cell phones cordless chargersKeeps batteries fully tools shapes sizes charged ready go Now features antly converted attractive plug wall casefrilly automatic trickle chargers grounded AC outlet andNere starting new revolution new microprocessor circuitry Get today get yours today see dealer order direct calling 1-800-729-9210 information wnte Tejera Microsystems Engineenng Inc P0 Box 340608- Tampa FL 33694 visit us T 1fl ble aluminum skis weigh half much competitors skis plus unique metal axle connector does lower prop clearance allows go wheels skia seconds add-ons Tracking edges standard feature skis can ordered trike set includes nose ski just mains tail draggers Send check money order Orders shipped immediately Canada send money order US dollars MN add 65% sales tax Competitive dealer prices offered Phone inquiries after 200 CST Made USA FREE SHIPPING 25 Trike 581 2200 Mains 1800 40 Trike set 2600 Mains 2200 60 Trike set 2800 Mains 2400 PO BOX 21181 Columbia Heights MN 55421 781-7333 NORTHERN MODELING PRODUCTS December 1997 69
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/12
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 68, 69
CONTROL LINE NAVY CARRIER What great Carrier Nats new models new modelers young modelers old modelers experience age hadnt seen Nats quite few years new event old models necessarily old modelers importantly good competition good sportsmanship outstanding camaraderie chance catch up what friends doing since last Nats Adding variety flightline year some new models including few new MO- ls added numbers popular design spite bonus went effect last year multiengine models years entries singleengine types Although has some development twins Carrier attended Nats might have considered old favorites reliable have higher scoring potential As modelers have development time work out bugs become familiar handling characteristics hope see some twins future Nats Profile Bill Calkins brought out new Martin Mauler developing Gary Hull showed off new Brewster Model 340 Mike Shull s Westland Wyvern Class II featured operating Youngman flaps just like full-scale aircraft Terry Herron produced new D4Y2 Judy honor father died earlier year Judy updated version model successfully campaigned 1970swith same engine Nostalgia Profile event included Howard Mottin-designed Starjet John Vlna complete vintage ST 35 engine Pete Mazur flew same models performed well him past werent new renewed last year lake behind Petes home moved basement modeling equipment supplies submerged requiring extensive model rebuilding Except slight gain weight occasional mild warp airplanes returned original competitive form high point year turnout participation younger modelers five Juniors Seniors made 15 entries number father/son teams including Fuan Edmonds traveled Washington father Tom Wani father entered five events Dave Rolley Dave Jr flew Profile Carrier DJ Pair flew Class Profile joined dad Melvin Schuette Skymy event 66 Model Aviation y Herrons beautiful Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy dedicated father Its redesign 1970s model Intense concentration required slow flight shows faces Pete Mazur won Class Eugene Ely award models DJ Parr pilot Roy Ward center ludge reconditioned after flood waters filled basement Andy Westerheim Junior Texas record pending Profile Carrier accompanied mother Although didnt fly Jan Westerheim spent two days ensuring scores accurately tabulated posted Its great see younger modelers being supported family friends 72 total Carrier event entries year making some spirited competition expected large Texas contingent few new members rest contestantsBill Meltons Las Cruces NM original Guardian approaches traveled across country competedeck end winning Profile Carrier flight first event Profile Carrier Thursday weather looked promising start day wind began increase first flight produced some turbulence end first hour presented 11 contestants challenge low-speed portions flights Jim Kirby Kelly Hite took advantage early conditions established scores rest contestants shot effects wind occasional slow engine response caused contestants miss low speed landings first flights situation increased pressure forced decision whether try safe-but-complete effort remaining official flight try maximum performance take chance another incomplete flight score Fewer half contestants earned full landing points Bill Melton overcame conditions post best flight day including low speed time minute slower other contestants Bills score 35 points better closest competition Pete Mazurs attempt catch Bill started fastest time day 95 mph plug damaged lean high speed resulted balky engine kept Pete achieving low speed needed Pete moved second place four points ahead Jim Kirby attempt improve score ended touched ground during slow flight Petes next attempt aborted because another damaged plug third attempt complete through low speed landing ended up dirt five feet short deckagain because balky engine Mike Greb few achieve 100-point landing move fourth place Kelly Hite Gilbert Ruiz flew conservative flight get board 95-point landing no other Open contestants able complete flights rest day dust cleared Bill Melton held 33-point lead standings Eugene Ely Award best Carrier flier Nats event results close fewer 10 points separating contestants placed behind Bill Melton Mike Greb Kelly Hite tied fourth place no could remember other tie Nats Carrier trophy December 1997 67 See Results FOCUS ON COMPETITION Kelly Hites Corinth TX Profile model takes oft fourth-place finish Kelly Rookie Year Jan Westerheim received Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism award contributions during Carrier events ran scoring tabulation Junior/Senior Profile competition Andy Westerheim took early lead enough out other contestants reach DJ Parr flew MO-i within 11 points 2296 Tom Wards first official flight put him third needed 25 points move first Toms last attempt enough pass DJ slightly point second place Dave Rolley Jr occupied Racing circles day finally made Carrier flights conditions kept him achieving landing Euan Edmonds line slider released prematurely first flight caused extensive damage model kept him further competition Interesting new models entered Fridays Class II competition Terry Herron earlier flights pretty Class II Yokosuka D4Y2 Judy high speed 114 mph everyone watching flight ended signal low speed attempt score Mike Shulls Westland Wyvern also attracted attention attractive airplane looked good flight Mike installed flaps moved aft down deployed just full-scale aircraft However mechanism hold hook flaps high-speed position failed after first flight flaps deployed takeoff causing minor crash release mechanism could repaired field Fridays weather similar morning before wind caused problems effect lower scores incomplete flights missed landings After Thursdays experience competitors took conservative approach Class II Bill Meltons Rossi-powered MO-i dominated high-speed part 1171 mph top speed total score 4439 put him solidly first place fairly comfortable lead Ely Award competition Pete Mazurs flights top speed 10 mph lower Bills better low speed moved him second place within two points safe scores posted winds picking up lunch approached flying pace slowed considerably contestants hoped improving conditions later day midafternoon got what wanted sky clouded over wind subsided became much steady Conditions nearly ideal low speed Mike Greb Jim Kirby achieved low-speed scores 3 /2 minutes Class Mike moved second place Jim would have ahead him except 100-point penalty flying Profile model Jim also posted best low speed Class II four minutes Pete Mazur also took advantage conditions posted best high speed day nine mph faster other contestant added minute previous low speed score 432 Class Bill Melton 50 points out first Class needed improve score least 15 points three events regain lead Eugene Ely Award attempt remaining Class II Bill needed very-close-to-the-record flight top speed enough wind let off able achieve low-speed score needed Bill won Class II Profile Pete Mazur declared overall champion winner Eugene Ely Award annual Navy Carrier Society NCS Awards Banquet Friday evening winners received trophies annual Nats awards presented Pete Mazur honored Ely Award plate Art Johnson presented Jan Westerheim Carol Johnson Spirit Volunteerism Award unselfish efforts throughout competition NCS Rookie Year Kelly Hite flights earned trophies Profile Class II Saturdays unofficial events blessed outstanding weather 24 entries five events 10 15 Carrier 15 event sponsored friends NCS donated funds awards Kelly Hite finished first place 2183 points close behind him Jim Damerell Melvin Schuette Dale Gleason Andy Westerheim topped Junior/Senior entries year NCS sponsors Sportsman Profile Carrier modelers enter official Nats Carrier events years winner John Doc Holliday edged out Charles Edmonds Tim Eblen finished third flying Sig Skyray electronic throttle control 68 Model Aviation ers Saturdays unofficial Carrier events display prizes Donations Brodak Sig Navy Carrier Society individuals made events possible Nostalgia Profile entries Roy Wards Sterling Mustang front Gilbert Ruizs GS Brodak Skyraider Gilbert won first place Sig sponsored Skyray Carrier event Skyray 35 model Melvin Schuette placed first followed Art Johnson Dale Gleason Nostalgia Carrier new year two classesProfile combined Class I/IT competition Nostalgia conceived way keep alive models flying styles early Carrier Scoring based rules 1975 models pre-1976 designs John Brodak provided merchandise prizes including two vintage GS kits Gilbert Ruiz entered GS Brodak Skyraider green-head K&B up front flew first place 296 points Tom Roy Ward flew Sterling P-SI Mustangs second 273 points third 264 points places respectively John Vlnas Starjet close behind 263 Class 1111 Roy Wards Sterling Guardian finished first 495 points ahead John Vlnas Douglas Skyraider another Howard Mottin Design Officials contestants voted model modeler best exemplified spirit event Roy Ward Guardian selected receive award honoring Roland Baltes strong contributor Carrier 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