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Control Line: Racing

Author: S. Willoughby


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120, 121, 123

CONTROL LINE RACING THE 70TH AMA NATIONALS will go down history first Nats held AMAs International Aeromodeling Center first time years newly constructed purpose-built wellmarked circle available Racing much appreciated especially competitors past spend hours weeding patching marking out circle prior contest reminder past Nats old sagging safety netshopefully chainlink fence too far down AMAs list future site improvements practice circle would nice too weather great whole week temperatures mid-80s light winds low humidity no rain Although competitors came areas US Canada expected central location number entries average top Racing fliers did attend because due depart CL World Championships Sweden week after Nats bearing resultsno records posted despite excellent weather facilities Mouse Race first event 1996 Nats Mouse II run Sunday July 7 supplemental event National Control Line Racing Association NCLRA drew 13 entries Class II allows use /2A engineVAs AMEs other engines seen racing ubiquitous Tee Dees Canadas Ron Salo turned fastest heat time 340 reed-valve engine wide spread qualifying times between finalists 501 cutoff sixth position Bill Cave dominated finals very quick time 1005 leaving local team Pat Mike Matson distant second 1212 Ron Salo finished third 1213 Mouse flown Monday entries of Racing events seven Juniors flew first top qualifier Philip Peters Russell Whitney Andy Westerheim making final Andy Westerheim prevailed 627 using Black Widow-powered Streaker V Philip Peters finished second 721 Russell Whitney third Open Mouse closely contested among 20 fliers Gabe Manfredi top qualifier 238 254 cutoff sixth position finals Rich McIntyre took first 519 followed Gabe Manfredi 528 Kenn Smith 544 Allen Goff 55 1 Mike MacCarthy 551 Ron Salo DNF Airplane types diverse Thanks Dave McDonald assisting Mouse report Scale Racing Scale Racing began Tuesday morning five Junior entrants used refreshing variety models powerplantsthere Grey Ghosts Nemesises Busters Lil Quickies powered Mokis Foxes Irvines Rossis Andy Westerheim followed up win Mouse Ito finish first 906 140 laps using Fox 15 powered Lil Quickie bit luckyhe lost wheel third pit stop other wheel fell off landed end race Krystal King placed second Fox 15-powered Buster 1034 Tenyear-old Krystal did super piloting job took home trophies Racing Combat first Nats Eleven entrants flew Open event far popular equipment Lil Quickie powered Gillott prepared Rossi 15 MkIII few Nelson lSs seen did place high results popular props Bolly G3s G23s copies cut down approximately six inches diameter few contestants 118 Model Aviation y Meyer releases OP Rossi-powered LII Quickie after pit stop during Scale Racing heats Open Scale Racing winners second place Lan Dziak L first place Stew WilloughbylBob Oge center kneeling third place Dave McDonald R could fly mid-to-high-14s middle-of-the-pack speed race mid-iSs Surprisingly three competitors managed times less three minutes 70-lap heat races Lan Dziak 246 team Willoughby/Oge 256 Bob Oge 258 AMA record 241 Eight 11 contestants flew final 140-lap racesit would have better take top six Taking eight kept people contest longer resulted several contestants bothering fly second heats became clear initial times good enough beat cutoffan easy call back-to-back heats fourth final produced first second places extremely close race between Willoughby/Oge Lan Dziak pitted Dave McDonald dust settled Willoughby/Oge won 548with Dziak less 3/10 second behind same four competitors also took third fourth places McDonald recording 557 Oge 623 Fox Racing Run first time Nats supplemental event Fox Racing flown Tuesday after Scale Racing hoped unsophisticated equipment required event Profile kit airplane powered stock Fox 35 Stunt engine would attract beginners non-Racing types Racing circle influx did materialize although usual Racing fraternity participated eagerly basis event could judged success Six Juniors flew first two three-up races expecting see some ballooned landings somewhat breezy conditions instead models tended dive ground engine cut landing upwind side circle away pits giving some dads little exercise Philip Peters first 704 100 laps flying big Lil Quickieit looked very smooth-flying airplane Andy Westerheim third 755 Russell Whitney placed Combat Fighter Series Length37 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area520 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs four Combat Fighter Series aircraft use 40 46 engine 4 channel radio 3 standard servos kits feature foam core wings balsa tail surfaces extensive hardware pack rugged PVC fuselage Simple modular construction allows planes built 8-10 hours Due popular request now have 30 minute video available featuring Combat Fighter Series kits video available itself $795 purchased kit $500 Length375 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area510 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs Also Available A-10 WarthogKit #4010 F-iS EagleKit #4015 order send check money order $3995 plus $500 S&H per kit LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted 1996 LDM Industries Inc December1996 119 F-16 Falcon.. Kit #4016 F-iS Hornet.. Kit #4018 RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 1996 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Kirk Gray Top Class AMA Nationals FAI Pattern Best! Fuel Red Max Randy Wolfe AMA Nationals Sportsman Class Fuel Red Max Joe Monohan 4 Wins 2 New 1st Records NAMBA A-OPC 35cc Med Tunnel Fuel- Red Max Don Hirami 1st Place NAMBA B-OPC 75cc Med Tunnel Fuel Red Max Mike McKabney 1st Place NAMBA C-OPC 118cc Stock Tunnel Fuel Red Max Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power per formance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running power fully other 100% money back guar antee com pletely satisfied reason Red Max has power better idle better wear character istics other fuel BeaISelIing Spafl IgnIIlon AgStem SYNCRO SPARK MICROPROCESSOR ELECTRONIC TIMING CONTROL EASY TO INSTALL PLUGS BETWEEN YOUR PULSE SWITCH AND IGN SYSTEM OVING PARTS TO WEAR OUT OR GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT SPARK TIMING WITH EACH ENGINE REVOLUTION COMPLETELY STABLE TIMING IS ROCK SOLID AND DOES NOT JUMP AROUND RETRO FIT TO MOST ALL BRANDS OF ADD-ON IGNITION SYSTEMS WITH HALL EFFECT TRIGGER WILL NOT WORK WITH REICHMUTH OR PRO SPARK SYSTEMS WE HAVE ALL PARTS TO CONVERT YOUR 28 & 32Cc MCCULLOCH WEED TRIMMER ENGINES TO AIRPLANE USE WITH CDI IGNITION WE NOW HAVE THE JUMP START SYSTEM FOR THE ZENOAI-I G 45 & 62cc AND Z445 TWIN AND THE U S ENGINES 35 & 41CC WE HAVE THE RIM FIRE 1/4 x 32 SPARK PLUGS IN STOCK $1295 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING third 809 three received new Fox 35 engines courtesy Fox Manufacturing Open competition deadly serious some time unwind have some fun included occasional suspiciously fast Fox few obscure airplanes like Vulture Carrier kit flown Backatit Racing Team Les Byrd took first 632 followed Mike MacCarthy 643 Allen Goff 700 winner received Fox 35 other top placers received cash prizes Slow Rat Wednesday Slow Rat day activities began 70-lap heats flown select six finalists Dave McDonald flew fastest heat 242 using SuperTigre X 36 cutoff time final races 258 Two finalists used ST X 36 four used Nelson 36two front-induction engines two rear-induction Jerry Meyer flew excellent 140-lap race one-ortwo-flip pits steady run high 14s/low iSs take first place 547 using ST X 36 cutdown-and-thinned 8 x 8 Bolly carbonfiber prop well-deserved win Jerry has put great deal effort event last won Reno Nats 1984 Dave McDonald took second 549 followed Allen Goff 600 using Nelson Mike Greb placed fourth after qualifying second-fastest heat time race ruined poor start shutoff problems Californian Medfly threat did materializeMike MacCarthy Roger McIntyre problems finals F2C Team Race Entry F2C Team Race low again year four teams flying six entries equipment Russian origin powered either Mazniak 120 Model Aviation 5 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING MANY MORE ACCESSORIES PARTS CUSTOM INSTALL&TIONI SEND $2 FOR PRICE UST NEWSLETTER ORDERING INSTRUCTIONSI Weve got number 11 sizes 11 great colors pressure Sensitive & water transfer 400 pe & Ca Ck0d major decals TAXI TAIL SKI Replace W1EL Wire ThU Gear 15 Weight * Oz SEND Check Money Order $1995 Price Includes S&M TO M&K Marketing Co PO Box. 9185 St Paul Mn 55109 6127708751 1w HEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01028 TEL 413-525-4110 FAX 413-525-7794 Vorobiev engines Despite sophisticated hardware performances ranged mediocre averageno went faster high-18s race Ballard/Oge recorded fastest heat time 337 using Mazniak installed Nazin kitplane time would have faster engine abruptly slowed toward end race because bearing failure new team Perkins/Goldsmith managed 351 newly purchased Mazniak ready-to-fly model Dziak/McDonald turned 355 using Nazin/Vorobiev gear Willoughby/Oge also using Nazin/Vorobiev equipment poor settings both heats could no better 356 last heat memorable its midair collision Lan Dziak attempted overtake Kenny Perkins high gliding Lans model performed what John Ballard described reverse torque roll shot back out lines continued flying complete race Unfortunately leadouts ripped Out through bottom wing DziaklMcDonald scratch final Ballard out due engine problems Dick Lambert gave him engine play left two-up final between Willougby/Oge Perkins/Goldsmith race uneventful Willoughby/Oge winning 725 Perkins/Goldsmith second commendable 733 Team Trials 1998 World Champs held conjunction Nats next year has proposed bigger turnout can expected F2C Fast Rat John Ballard ran Fast Rat giving CD Roy Gould much-needed break turned out easy task five eight entries flying event Most competitors used Shark inverted-style models powered 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S750/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blnstnet Internet http//microfastenerscom KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL FOR YEARS TA AUTO PILOT real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill Inflight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast Sunny Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Systems Endorsed Used Top Gun TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & Experimental Full-Size also DAILY UPS _ DULSY 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516-431-4127 516489-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK su P ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS -S 1NCLUOEFJ 3/41 5x10$96$130 lOslO$100 $136 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fita in Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxlO Flat 440 13/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOslO Peaked 436 3/4 & $46 11 10x20 Flat 464 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peaked $62 1 flINCLUDE1 l3/41t $80$110 $86$116 $180 3/4-6003/4-6003/4&603/4-4003/4-&003/4-66047S0 P-800P-BOOI 900I 6001 800l400 11000 P4LP40PSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 6003/4-8503/47503/4-8503/48003/4-600 P-BOOP-BOG P10001 750I 800P-BOO IPS&r WE MAMJFACTURE & STO SEVER AL OThER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL IKE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITh ThE VENDOR K MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG December 1996 121 JLFTA Automatic Piloting Systems 192 Yorktown Lane a Mesa CA 92626 Phone/Fax 714-979-8948 Send SASE Information POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxIO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up LessThan 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartvllle OH 44632 1236330-877-1445 hi Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace 1-liTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS Mail -CODs z it hone page http//wwwdnlelectronicscon Email david@dnJeleetroTicscom layTe@dnIeIectrOTics AMA #256123ARRLWBSYSQ K&B 65 Only Rossi 21-powered carbon-fiber airplane Steve Eichenberger stood out pack Use 21 allowed unrestricted venturi thinner lines gave competitive speed shutoff problems poor pits led DNF Roger McIntyre took first place comparatively slow 631 after pitmen run halfway around circle second pit Mike MacCarthy second 648 Bill Cave took third clean sweep Backatit boys NCLRA banquet held Wednesday evening local restaurant approximately 25 members guests attendance Larry Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented Dave McDonald Larry Dziak Sr became first inductee NCLRA Hall Fame very enjoyable Nats Thanks AMA thinking about CL Racing fanatics planned Muncie site CD Roy Gould running contest laid-back efficient fair manner local club members took care line check much timekeeping mber 1996 123 Mazniak F2C Team Race model features tank-mounted multif unction valve Body molded balsalcomposite stiff light Rat Race winners L-R Roger Mcintyre first place Mike MacCarthy second place Bill Cave third Junior Scale Racing Champion Andy Westerheim flanked prestigious pit crew Bill Bischoff L Mike Greb Canadas Philip Peters first Fox Racing event smooth-flying Lii Quickie clocked 704 100 laps

Author: S. Willoughby


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120, 121, 123

CONTROL LINE RACING THE 70TH AMA NATIONALS will go down history first Nats held AMAs International Aeromodeling Center first time years newly constructed purpose-built wellmarked circle available Racing much appreciated especially competitors past spend hours weeding patching marking out circle prior contest reminder past Nats old sagging safety netshopefully chainlink fence too far down AMAs list future site improvements practice circle would nice too weather great whole week temperatures mid-80s light winds low humidity no rain Although competitors came areas US Canada expected central location number entries average top Racing fliers did attend because due depart CL World Championships Sweden week after Nats bearing resultsno records posted despite excellent weather facilities Mouse Race first event 1996 Nats Mouse II run Sunday July 7 supplemental event National Control Line Racing Association NCLRA drew 13 entries Class II allows use /2A engineVAs AMEs other engines seen racing ubiquitous Tee Dees Canadas Ron Salo turned fastest heat time 340 reed-valve engine wide spread qualifying times between finalists 501 cutoff sixth position Bill Cave dominated finals very quick time 1005 leaving local team Pat Mike Matson distant second 1212 Ron Salo finished third 1213 Mouse flown Monday entries of Racing events seven Juniors flew first top qualifier Philip Peters Russell Whitney Andy Westerheim making final Andy Westerheim prevailed 627 using Black Widow-powered Streaker V Philip Peters finished second 721 Russell Whitney third Open Mouse closely contested among 20 fliers Gabe Manfredi top qualifier 238 254 cutoff sixth position finals Rich McIntyre took first 519 followed Gabe Manfredi 528 Kenn Smith 544 Allen Goff 55 1 Mike MacCarthy 551 Ron Salo DNF Airplane types diverse Thanks Dave McDonald assisting Mouse report Scale Racing Scale Racing began Tuesday morning five Junior entrants used refreshing variety models powerplantsthere Grey Ghosts Nemesises Busters Lil Quickies powered Mokis Foxes Irvines Rossis Andy Westerheim followed up win Mouse Ito finish first 906 140 laps using Fox 15 powered Lil Quickie bit luckyhe lost wheel third pit stop other wheel fell off landed end race Krystal King placed second Fox 15-powered Buster 1034 Tenyear-old Krystal did super piloting job took home trophies Racing Combat first Nats Eleven entrants flew Open event far popular equipment Lil Quickie powered Gillott prepared Rossi 15 MkIII few Nelson lSs seen did place high results popular props Bolly G3s G23s copies cut down approximately six inches diameter few contestants 118 Model Aviation y Meyer releases OP Rossi-powered LII Quickie after pit stop during Scale Racing heats Open Scale Racing winners second place Lan Dziak L first place Stew WilloughbylBob Oge center kneeling third place Dave McDonald R could fly mid-to-high-14s middle-of-the-pack speed race mid-iSs Surprisingly three competitors managed times less three minutes 70-lap heat races Lan Dziak 246 team Willoughby/Oge 256 Bob Oge 258 AMA record 241 Eight 11 contestants flew final 140-lap racesit would have better take top six Taking eight kept people contest longer resulted several contestants bothering fly second heats became clear initial times good enough beat cutoffan easy call back-to-back heats fourth final produced first second places extremely close race between Willoughby/Oge Lan Dziak pitted Dave McDonald dust settled Willoughby/Oge won 548with Dziak less 3/10 second behind same four competitors also took third fourth places McDonald recording 557 Oge 623 Fox Racing Run first time Nats supplemental event Fox Racing flown Tuesday after Scale Racing hoped unsophisticated equipment required event Profile kit airplane powered stock Fox 35 Stunt engine would attract beginners non-Racing types Racing circle influx did materialize although usual Racing fraternity participated eagerly basis event could judged success Six Juniors flew first two three-up races expecting see some ballooned landings somewhat breezy conditions instead models tended dive ground engine cut landing upwind side circle away pits giving some dads little exercise Philip Peters first 704 100 laps flying big Lil Quickieit looked very smooth-flying airplane Andy Westerheim third 755 Russell Whitney placed Combat Fighter Series Length37 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area520 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs four Combat Fighter Series aircraft use 40 46 engine 4 channel radio 3 standard servos kits feature foam core wings balsa tail surfaces extensive hardware pack rugged PVC fuselage Simple modular construction allows planes built 8-10 hours Due popular request now have 30 minute video available featuring Combat Fighter Series kits video available itself $795 purchased kit $500 Length375 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area510 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs Also Available A-10 WarthogKit #4010 F-iS EagleKit #4015 order send check money order $3995 plus $500 S&H per kit LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted 1996 LDM Industries Inc December1996 119 F-16 Falcon.. Kit #4016 F-iS Hornet.. Kit #4018 RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 1996 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Kirk Gray Top Class AMA Nationals FAI Pattern Best! Fuel Red Max Randy Wolfe AMA Nationals Sportsman Class Fuel Red Max Joe Monohan 4 Wins 2 New 1st Records NAMBA A-OPC 35cc Med Tunnel Fuel- Red Max Don Hirami 1st Place NAMBA B-OPC 75cc Med Tunnel Fuel Red Max Mike McKabney 1st Place NAMBA C-OPC 118cc Stock Tunnel Fuel Red Max Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power per formance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running power fully other 100% money back guar antee com pletely satisfied reason Red Max has power better idle better wear character istics other fuel BeaISelIing Spafl IgnIIlon AgStem SYNCRO SPARK MICROPROCESSOR ELECTRONIC TIMING CONTROL EASY TO INSTALL PLUGS BETWEEN YOUR PULSE SWITCH AND IGN SYSTEM OVING PARTS TO WEAR OUT OR GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT SPARK TIMING WITH EACH ENGINE REVOLUTION COMPLETELY STABLE TIMING IS ROCK SOLID AND DOES NOT JUMP AROUND RETRO FIT TO MOST ALL BRANDS OF ADD-ON IGNITION SYSTEMS WITH HALL EFFECT TRIGGER WILL NOT WORK WITH REICHMUTH OR PRO SPARK SYSTEMS WE HAVE ALL PARTS TO CONVERT YOUR 28 & 32Cc MCCULLOCH WEED TRIMMER ENGINES TO AIRPLANE USE WITH CDI IGNITION WE NOW HAVE THE JUMP START SYSTEM FOR THE ZENOAI-I G 45 & 62cc AND Z445 TWIN AND THE U S ENGINES 35 & 41CC WE HAVE THE RIM FIRE 1/4 x 32 SPARK PLUGS IN STOCK $1295 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING third 809 three received new Fox 35 engines courtesy Fox Manufacturing Open competition deadly serious some time unwind have some fun included occasional suspiciously fast Fox few obscure airplanes like Vulture Carrier kit flown Backatit Racing Team Les Byrd took first 632 followed Mike MacCarthy 643 Allen Goff 700 winner received Fox 35 other top placers received cash prizes Slow Rat Wednesday Slow Rat day activities began 70-lap heats flown select six finalists Dave McDonald flew fastest heat 242 using SuperTigre X 36 cutoff time final races 258 Two finalists used ST X 36 four used Nelson 36two front-induction engines two rear-induction Jerry Meyer flew excellent 140-lap race one-ortwo-flip pits steady run high 14s/low iSs take first place 547 using ST X 36 cutdown-and-thinned 8 x 8 Bolly carbonfiber prop well-deserved win Jerry has put great deal effort event last won Reno Nats 1984 Dave McDonald took second 549 followed Allen Goff 600 using Nelson Mike Greb placed fourth after qualifying second-fastest heat time race ruined poor start shutoff problems Californian Medfly threat did materializeMike MacCarthy Roger McIntyre problems finals F2C Team Race Entry F2C Team Race low again year four teams flying six entries equipment Russian origin powered either Mazniak 120 Model Aviation 5 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING MANY MORE ACCESSORIES PARTS CUSTOM INSTALL&TIONI SEND $2 FOR PRICE UST NEWSLETTER ORDERING INSTRUCTIONSI Weve got number 11 sizes 11 great colors pressure Sensitive & water transfer 400 pe & Ca Ck0d major decals TAXI TAIL SKI Replace W1EL Wire ThU Gear 15 Weight * Oz SEND Check Money Order $1995 Price Includes S&M TO M&K Marketing Co PO Box. 9185 St Paul Mn 55109 6127708751 1w HEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01028 TEL 413-525-4110 FAX 413-525-7794 Vorobiev engines Despite sophisticated hardware performances ranged mediocre averageno went faster high-18s race Ballard/Oge recorded fastest heat time 337 using Mazniak installed Nazin kitplane time would have faster engine abruptly slowed toward end race because bearing failure new team Perkins/Goldsmith managed 351 newly purchased Mazniak ready-to-fly model Dziak/McDonald turned 355 using Nazin/Vorobiev gear Willoughby/Oge also using Nazin/Vorobiev equipment poor settings both heats could no better 356 last heat memorable its midair collision Lan Dziak attempted overtake Kenny Perkins high gliding Lans model performed what John Ballard described reverse torque roll shot back out lines continued flying complete race Unfortunately leadouts ripped Out through bottom wing DziaklMcDonald scratch final Ballard out due engine problems Dick Lambert gave him engine play left two-up final between Willougby/Oge Perkins/Goldsmith race uneventful Willoughby/Oge winning 725 Perkins/Goldsmith second commendable 733 Team Trials 1998 World Champs held conjunction Nats next year has proposed bigger turnout can expected F2C Fast Rat John Ballard ran Fast Rat giving CD Roy Gould much-needed break turned out easy task five eight entries flying event Most competitors used Shark inverted-style models powered 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S750/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blnstnet Internet http//microfastenerscom KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL FOR YEARS TA AUTO PILOT real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill Inflight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast Sunny Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Systems Endorsed Used Top Gun TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & Experimental Full-Size also DAILY UPS _ DULSY 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516-431-4127 516489-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK su P ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS -S 1NCLUOEFJ 3/41 5x10$96$130 lOslO$100 $136 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fita in Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxlO Flat 440 13/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOslO Peaked 436 3/4 & $46 11 10x20 Flat 464 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peaked $62 1 flINCLUDE1 l3/41t $80$110 $86$116 $180 3/4-6003/4-6003/4&603/4-4003/4-&003/4-66047S0 P-800P-BOOI 900I 6001 800l400 11000 P4LP40PSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 6003/4-8503/47503/4-8503/48003/4-600 P-BOOP-BOG P10001 750I 800P-BOO IPS&r WE MAMJFACTURE & STO SEVER AL OThER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL IKE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITh ThE VENDOR K MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG December 1996 121 JLFTA Automatic Piloting Systems 192 Yorktown Lane a Mesa CA 92626 Phone/Fax 714-979-8948 Send SASE Information POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxIO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up LessThan 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartvllle OH 44632 1236330-877-1445 hi Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace 1-liTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS Mail -CODs z it hone page http//wwwdnlelectronicscon Email david@dnJeleetroTicscom layTe@dnIeIectrOTics AMA #256123ARRLWBSYSQ K&B 65 Only Rossi 21-powered carbon-fiber airplane Steve Eichenberger stood out pack Use 21 allowed unrestricted venturi thinner lines gave competitive speed shutoff problems poor pits led DNF Roger McIntyre took first place comparatively slow 631 after pitmen run halfway around circle second pit Mike MacCarthy second 648 Bill Cave took third clean sweep Backatit boys NCLRA banquet held Wednesday evening local restaurant approximately 25 members guests attendance Larry Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented Dave McDonald Larry Dziak Sr became first inductee NCLRA Hall Fame very enjoyable Nats Thanks AMA thinking about CL Racing fanatics planned Muncie site CD Roy Gould running contest laid-back efficient fair manner local club members took care line check much timekeeping mber 1996 123 Mazniak F2C Team Race model features tank-mounted multif unction valve Body molded balsalcomposite stiff light Rat Race winners L-R Roger Mcintyre first place Mike MacCarthy second place Bill Cave third Junior Scale Racing Champion Andy Westerheim flanked prestigious pit crew Bill Bischoff L Mike Greb Canadas Philip Peters first Fox Racing event smooth-flying Lii Quickie clocked 704 100 laps

Author: S. Willoughby


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120, 121, 123

CONTROL LINE RACING THE 70TH AMA NATIONALS will go down history first Nats held AMAs International Aeromodeling Center first time years newly constructed purpose-built wellmarked circle available Racing much appreciated especially competitors past spend hours weeding patching marking out circle prior contest reminder past Nats old sagging safety netshopefully chainlink fence too far down AMAs list future site improvements practice circle would nice too weather great whole week temperatures mid-80s light winds low humidity no rain Although competitors came areas US Canada expected central location number entries average top Racing fliers did attend because due depart CL World Championships Sweden week after Nats bearing resultsno records posted despite excellent weather facilities Mouse Race first event 1996 Nats Mouse II run Sunday July 7 supplemental event National Control Line Racing Association NCLRA drew 13 entries Class II allows use /2A engineVAs AMEs other engines seen racing ubiquitous Tee Dees Canadas Ron Salo turned fastest heat time 340 reed-valve engine wide spread qualifying times between finalists 501 cutoff sixth position Bill Cave dominated finals very quick time 1005 leaving local team Pat Mike Matson distant second 1212 Ron Salo finished third 1213 Mouse flown Monday entries of Racing events seven Juniors flew first top qualifier Philip Peters Russell Whitney Andy Westerheim making final Andy Westerheim prevailed 627 using Black Widow-powered Streaker V Philip Peters finished second 721 Russell Whitney third Open Mouse closely contested among 20 fliers Gabe Manfredi top qualifier 238 254 cutoff sixth position finals Rich McIntyre took first 519 followed Gabe Manfredi 528 Kenn Smith 544 Allen Goff 55 1 Mike MacCarthy 551 Ron Salo DNF Airplane types diverse Thanks Dave McDonald assisting Mouse report Scale Racing Scale Racing began Tuesday morning five Junior entrants used refreshing variety models powerplantsthere Grey Ghosts Nemesises Busters Lil Quickies powered Mokis Foxes Irvines Rossis Andy Westerheim followed up win Mouse Ito finish first 906 140 laps using Fox 15 powered Lil Quickie bit luckyhe lost wheel third pit stop other wheel fell off landed end race Krystal King placed second Fox 15-powered Buster 1034 Tenyear-old Krystal did super piloting job took home trophies Racing Combat first Nats Eleven entrants flew Open event far popular equipment Lil Quickie powered Gillott prepared Rossi 15 MkIII few Nelson lSs seen did place high results popular props Bolly G3s G23s copies cut down approximately six inches diameter few contestants 118 Model Aviation y Meyer releases OP Rossi-powered LII Quickie after pit stop during Scale Racing heats Open Scale Racing winners second place Lan Dziak L first place Stew WilloughbylBob Oge center kneeling third place Dave McDonald R could fly mid-to-high-14s middle-of-the-pack speed race mid-iSs Surprisingly three competitors managed times less three minutes 70-lap heat races Lan Dziak 246 team Willoughby/Oge 256 Bob Oge 258 AMA record 241 Eight 11 contestants flew final 140-lap racesit would have better take top six Taking eight kept people contest longer resulted several contestants bothering fly second heats became clear initial times good enough beat cutoffan easy call back-to-back heats fourth final produced first second places extremely close race between Willoughby/Oge Lan Dziak pitted Dave McDonald dust settled Willoughby/Oge won 548with Dziak less 3/10 second behind same four competitors also took third fourth places McDonald recording 557 Oge 623 Fox Racing Run first time Nats supplemental event Fox Racing flown Tuesday after Scale Racing hoped unsophisticated equipment required event Profile kit airplane powered stock Fox 35 Stunt engine would attract beginners non-Racing types Racing circle influx did materialize although usual Racing fraternity participated eagerly basis event could judged success Six Juniors flew first two three-up races expecting see some ballooned landings somewhat breezy conditions instead models tended dive ground engine cut landing upwind side circle away pits giving some dads little exercise Philip Peters first 704 100 laps flying big Lil Quickieit looked very smooth-flying airplane Andy Westerheim third 755 Russell Whitney placed Combat Fighter Series Length37 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area520 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs four Combat Fighter Series aircraft use 40 46 engine 4 channel radio 3 standard servos kits feature foam core wings balsa tail surfaces extensive hardware pack rugged PVC fuselage Simple modular construction allows planes built 8-10 hours Due popular request now have 30 minute video available featuring Combat Fighter Series kits video available itself $795 purchased kit $500 Length375 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area510 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs Also Available A-10 WarthogKit #4010 F-iS EagleKit #4015 order send check money order $3995 plus $500 S&H per kit LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted 1996 LDM Industries Inc December1996 119 F-16 Falcon.. Kit #4016 F-iS Hornet.. Kit #4018 RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 1996 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Kirk Gray Top Class AMA Nationals FAI Pattern Best! Fuel Red Max Randy Wolfe AMA Nationals Sportsman Class Fuel Red Max Joe Monohan 4 Wins 2 New 1st Records NAMBA A-OPC 35cc Med Tunnel Fuel- Red Max Don Hirami 1st Place NAMBA B-OPC 75cc Med Tunnel Fuel Red Max Mike McKabney 1st Place NAMBA C-OPC 118cc Stock Tunnel Fuel Red Max Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power per formance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running power fully other 100% money back guar antee com pletely satisfied reason Red Max has power better idle better wear character istics other fuel BeaISelIing Spafl IgnIIlon AgStem SYNCRO SPARK MICROPROCESSOR ELECTRONIC TIMING CONTROL EASY TO INSTALL PLUGS BETWEEN YOUR PULSE SWITCH AND IGN SYSTEM OVING PARTS TO WEAR OUT OR GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT SPARK TIMING WITH EACH ENGINE REVOLUTION COMPLETELY STABLE TIMING IS ROCK SOLID AND DOES NOT JUMP AROUND RETRO FIT TO MOST ALL BRANDS OF ADD-ON IGNITION SYSTEMS WITH HALL EFFECT TRIGGER WILL NOT WORK WITH REICHMUTH OR PRO SPARK SYSTEMS WE HAVE ALL PARTS TO CONVERT YOUR 28 & 32Cc MCCULLOCH WEED TRIMMER ENGINES TO AIRPLANE USE WITH CDI IGNITION WE NOW HAVE THE JUMP START SYSTEM FOR THE ZENOAI-I G 45 & 62cc AND Z445 TWIN AND THE U S ENGINES 35 & 41CC WE HAVE THE RIM FIRE 1/4 x 32 SPARK PLUGS IN STOCK $1295 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING third 809 three received new Fox 35 engines courtesy Fox Manufacturing Open competition deadly serious some time unwind have some fun included occasional suspiciously fast Fox few obscure airplanes like Vulture Carrier kit flown Backatit Racing Team Les Byrd took first 632 followed Mike MacCarthy 643 Allen Goff 700 winner received Fox 35 other top placers received cash prizes Slow Rat Wednesday Slow Rat day activities began 70-lap heats flown select six finalists Dave McDonald flew fastest heat 242 using SuperTigre X 36 cutoff time final races 258 Two finalists used ST X 36 four used Nelson 36two front-induction engines two rear-induction Jerry Meyer flew excellent 140-lap race one-ortwo-flip pits steady run high 14s/low iSs take first place 547 using ST X 36 cutdown-and-thinned 8 x 8 Bolly carbonfiber prop well-deserved win Jerry has put great deal effort event last won Reno Nats 1984 Dave McDonald took second 549 followed Allen Goff 600 using Nelson Mike Greb placed fourth after qualifying second-fastest heat time race ruined poor start shutoff problems Californian Medfly threat did materializeMike MacCarthy Roger McIntyre problems finals F2C Team Race Entry F2C Team Race low again year four teams flying six entries equipment Russian origin powered either Mazniak 120 Model Aviation 5 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING MANY MORE ACCESSORIES PARTS CUSTOM INSTALL&TIONI SEND $2 FOR PRICE UST NEWSLETTER ORDERING INSTRUCTIONSI Weve got number 11 sizes 11 great colors pressure Sensitive & water transfer 400 pe & Ca Ck0d major decals TAXI TAIL SKI Replace W1EL Wire ThU Gear 15 Weight * Oz SEND Check Money Order $1995 Price Includes S&M TO M&K Marketing Co PO Box. 9185 St Paul Mn 55109 6127708751 1w HEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01028 TEL 413-525-4110 FAX 413-525-7794 Vorobiev engines Despite sophisticated hardware performances ranged mediocre averageno went faster high-18s race Ballard/Oge recorded fastest heat time 337 using Mazniak installed Nazin kitplane time would have faster engine abruptly slowed toward end race because bearing failure new team Perkins/Goldsmith managed 351 newly purchased Mazniak ready-to-fly model Dziak/McDonald turned 355 using Nazin/Vorobiev gear Willoughby/Oge also using Nazin/Vorobiev equipment poor settings both heats could no better 356 last heat memorable its midair collision Lan Dziak attempted overtake Kenny Perkins high gliding Lans model performed what John Ballard described reverse torque roll shot back out lines continued flying complete race Unfortunately leadouts ripped Out through bottom wing DziaklMcDonald scratch final Ballard out due engine problems Dick Lambert gave him engine play left two-up final between Willougby/Oge Perkins/Goldsmith race uneventful Willoughby/Oge winning 725 Perkins/Goldsmith second commendable 733 Team Trials 1998 World Champs held conjunction Nats next year has proposed bigger turnout can expected F2C Fast Rat John Ballard ran Fast Rat giving CD Roy Gould much-needed break turned out easy task five eight entries flying event Most competitors used Shark inverted-style models powered 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S750/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blnstnet Internet http//microfastenerscom KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL FOR YEARS TA AUTO PILOT real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill Inflight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast Sunny Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Systems Endorsed Used Top Gun TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & Experimental Full-Size also DAILY UPS _ DULSY 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516-431-4127 516489-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK su P ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS -S 1NCLUOEFJ 3/41 5x10$96$130 lOslO$100 $136 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fita in Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxlO Flat 440 13/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOslO Peaked 436 3/4 & $46 11 10x20 Flat 464 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peaked $62 1 flINCLUDE1 l3/41t $80$110 $86$116 $180 3/4-6003/4-6003/4&603/4-4003/4-&003/4-66047S0 P-800P-BOOI 900I 6001 800l400 11000 P4LP40PSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 6003/4-8503/47503/4-8503/48003/4-600 P-BOOP-BOG P10001 750I 800P-BOO IPS&r WE MAMJFACTURE & STO SEVER AL OThER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL IKE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITh ThE VENDOR K MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG December 1996 121 JLFTA Automatic Piloting Systems 192 Yorktown Lane a Mesa CA 92626 Phone/Fax 714-979-8948 Send SASE Information POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxIO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up LessThan 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartvllle OH 44632 1236330-877-1445 hi Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace 1-liTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS Mail -CODs z it hone page http//wwwdnlelectronicscon Email david@dnJeleetroTicscom layTe@dnIeIectrOTics AMA #256123ARRLWBSYSQ K&B 65 Only Rossi 21-powered carbon-fiber airplane Steve Eichenberger stood out pack Use 21 allowed unrestricted venturi thinner lines gave competitive speed shutoff problems poor pits led DNF Roger McIntyre took first place comparatively slow 631 after pitmen run halfway around circle second pit Mike MacCarthy second 648 Bill Cave took third clean sweep Backatit boys NCLRA banquet held Wednesday evening local restaurant approximately 25 members guests attendance Larry Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented Dave McDonald Larry Dziak Sr became first inductee NCLRA Hall Fame very enjoyable Nats Thanks AMA thinking about CL Racing fanatics planned Muncie site CD Roy Gould running contest laid-back efficient fair manner local club members took care line check much timekeeping mber 1996 123 Mazniak F2C Team Race model features tank-mounted multif unction valve Body molded balsalcomposite stiff light Rat Race winners L-R Roger Mcintyre first place Mike MacCarthy second place Bill Cave third Junior Scale Racing Champion Andy Westerheim flanked prestigious pit crew Bill Bischoff L Mike Greb Canadas Philip Peters first Fox Racing event smooth-flying Lii Quickie clocked 704 100 laps

Author: S. Willoughby


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120, 121, 123

CONTROL LINE RACING THE 70TH AMA NATIONALS will go down history first Nats held AMAs International Aeromodeling Center first time years newly constructed purpose-built wellmarked circle available Racing much appreciated especially competitors past spend hours weeding patching marking out circle prior contest reminder past Nats old sagging safety netshopefully chainlink fence too far down AMAs list future site improvements practice circle would nice too weather great whole week temperatures mid-80s light winds low humidity no rain Although competitors came areas US Canada expected central location number entries average top Racing fliers did attend because due depart CL World Championships Sweden week after Nats bearing resultsno records posted despite excellent weather facilities Mouse Race first event 1996 Nats Mouse II run Sunday July 7 supplemental event National Control Line Racing Association NCLRA drew 13 entries Class II allows use /2A engineVAs AMEs other engines seen racing ubiquitous Tee Dees Canadas Ron Salo turned fastest heat time 340 reed-valve engine wide spread qualifying times between finalists 501 cutoff sixth position Bill Cave dominated finals very quick time 1005 leaving local team Pat Mike Matson distant second 1212 Ron Salo finished third 1213 Mouse flown Monday entries of Racing events seven Juniors flew first top qualifier Philip Peters Russell Whitney Andy Westerheim making final Andy Westerheim prevailed 627 using Black Widow-powered Streaker V Philip Peters finished second 721 Russell Whitney third Open Mouse closely contested among 20 fliers Gabe Manfredi top qualifier 238 254 cutoff sixth position finals Rich McIntyre took first 519 followed Gabe Manfredi 528 Kenn Smith 544 Allen Goff 55 1 Mike MacCarthy 551 Ron Salo DNF Airplane types diverse Thanks Dave McDonald assisting Mouse report Scale Racing Scale Racing began Tuesday morning five Junior entrants used refreshing variety models powerplantsthere Grey Ghosts Nemesises Busters Lil Quickies powered Mokis Foxes Irvines Rossis Andy Westerheim followed up win Mouse Ito finish first 906 140 laps using Fox 15 powered Lil Quickie bit luckyhe lost wheel third pit stop other wheel fell off landed end race Krystal King placed second Fox 15-powered Buster 1034 Tenyear-old Krystal did super piloting job took home trophies Racing Combat first Nats Eleven entrants flew Open event far popular equipment Lil Quickie powered Gillott prepared Rossi 15 MkIII few Nelson lSs seen did place high results popular props Bolly G3s G23s copies cut down approximately six inches diameter few contestants 118 Model Aviation y Meyer releases OP Rossi-powered LII Quickie after pit stop during Scale Racing heats Open Scale Racing winners second place Lan Dziak L first place Stew WilloughbylBob Oge center kneeling third place Dave McDonald R could fly mid-to-high-14s middle-of-the-pack speed race mid-iSs Surprisingly three competitors managed times less three minutes 70-lap heat races Lan Dziak 246 team Willoughby/Oge 256 Bob Oge 258 AMA record 241 Eight 11 contestants flew final 140-lap racesit would have better take top six Taking eight kept people contest longer resulted several contestants bothering fly second heats became clear initial times good enough beat cutoffan easy call back-to-back heats fourth final produced first second places extremely close race between Willoughby/Oge Lan Dziak pitted Dave McDonald dust settled Willoughby/Oge won 548with Dziak less 3/10 second behind same four competitors also took third fourth places McDonald recording 557 Oge 623 Fox Racing Run first time Nats supplemental event Fox Racing flown Tuesday after Scale Racing hoped unsophisticated equipment required event Profile kit airplane powered stock Fox 35 Stunt engine would attract beginners non-Racing types Racing circle influx did materialize although usual Racing fraternity participated eagerly basis event could judged success Six Juniors flew first two three-up races expecting see some ballooned landings somewhat breezy conditions instead models tended dive ground engine cut landing upwind side circle away pits giving some dads little exercise Philip Peters first 704 100 laps flying big Lil Quickieit looked very smooth-flying airplane Andy Westerheim third 755 Russell Whitney placed Combat Fighter Series Length37 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area520 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs four Combat Fighter Series aircraft use 40 46 engine 4 channel radio 3 standard servos kits feature foam core wings balsa tail surfaces extensive hardware pack rugged PVC fuselage Simple modular construction allows planes built 8-10 hours Due popular request now have 30 minute video available featuring Combat Fighter Series kits video available itself $795 purchased kit $500 Length375 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area510 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs Also Available A-10 WarthogKit #4010 F-iS EagleKit #4015 order send check money order $3995 plus $500 S&H per kit LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted 1996 LDM Industries Inc December1996 119 F-16 Falcon.. Kit #4016 F-iS Hornet.. Kit #4018 RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 1996 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Kirk Gray Top Class AMA Nationals FAI Pattern Best! Fuel Red Max Randy Wolfe AMA Nationals Sportsman Class Fuel Red Max Joe Monohan 4 Wins 2 New 1st Records NAMBA A-OPC 35cc Med Tunnel Fuel- Red Max Don Hirami 1st Place NAMBA B-OPC 75cc Med Tunnel Fuel Red Max Mike McKabney 1st Place NAMBA C-OPC 118cc Stock Tunnel Fuel Red Max Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power per formance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running power fully other 100% money back guar antee com pletely satisfied reason Red Max has power better idle better wear character istics other fuel BeaISelIing Spafl IgnIIlon AgStem SYNCRO SPARK MICROPROCESSOR ELECTRONIC TIMING CONTROL EASY TO INSTALL PLUGS BETWEEN YOUR PULSE SWITCH AND IGN SYSTEM OVING PARTS TO WEAR OUT OR GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT SPARK TIMING WITH EACH ENGINE REVOLUTION COMPLETELY STABLE TIMING IS ROCK SOLID AND DOES NOT JUMP AROUND RETRO FIT TO MOST ALL BRANDS OF ADD-ON IGNITION SYSTEMS WITH HALL EFFECT TRIGGER WILL NOT WORK WITH REICHMUTH OR PRO SPARK SYSTEMS WE HAVE ALL PARTS TO CONVERT YOUR 28 & 32Cc MCCULLOCH WEED TRIMMER ENGINES TO AIRPLANE USE WITH CDI IGNITION WE NOW HAVE THE JUMP START SYSTEM FOR THE ZENOAI-I G 45 & 62cc AND Z445 TWIN AND THE U S ENGINES 35 & 41CC WE HAVE THE RIM FIRE 1/4 x 32 SPARK PLUGS IN STOCK $1295 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING third 809 three received new Fox 35 engines courtesy Fox Manufacturing Open competition deadly serious some time unwind have some fun included occasional suspiciously fast Fox few obscure airplanes like Vulture Carrier kit flown Backatit Racing Team Les Byrd took first 632 followed Mike MacCarthy 643 Allen Goff 700 winner received Fox 35 other top placers received cash prizes Slow Rat Wednesday Slow Rat day activities began 70-lap heats flown select six finalists Dave McDonald flew fastest heat 242 using SuperTigre X 36 cutoff time final races 258 Two finalists used ST X 36 four used Nelson 36two front-induction engines two rear-induction Jerry Meyer flew excellent 140-lap race one-ortwo-flip pits steady run high 14s/low iSs take first place 547 using ST X 36 cutdown-and-thinned 8 x 8 Bolly carbonfiber prop well-deserved win Jerry has put great deal effort event last won Reno Nats 1984 Dave McDonald took second 549 followed Allen Goff 600 using Nelson Mike Greb placed fourth after qualifying second-fastest heat time race ruined poor start shutoff problems Californian Medfly threat did materializeMike MacCarthy Roger McIntyre problems finals F2C Team Race Entry F2C Team Race low again year four teams flying six entries equipment Russian origin powered either Mazniak 120 Model Aviation 5 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING MANY MORE ACCESSORIES PARTS CUSTOM INSTALL&TIONI SEND $2 FOR PRICE UST NEWSLETTER ORDERING INSTRUCTIONSI Weve got number 11 sizes 11 great colors pressure Sensitive & water transfer 400 pe & Ca Ck0d major decals TAXI TAIL SKI Replace W1EL Wire ThU Gear 15 Weight * Oz SEND Check Money Order $1995 Price Includes S&M TO M&K Marketing Co PO Box. 9185 St Paul Mn 55109 6127708751 1w HEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01028 TEL 413-525-4110 FAX 413-525-7794 Vorobiev engines Despite sophisticated hardware performances ranged mediocre averageno went faster high-18s race Ballard/Oge recorded fastest heat time 337 using Mazniak installed Nazin kitplane time would have faster engine abruptly slowed toward end race because bearing failure new team Perkins/Goldsmith managed 351 newly purchased Mazniak ready-to-fly model Dziak/McDonald turned 355 using Nazin/Vorobiev gear Willoughby/Oge also using Nazin/Vorobiev equipment poor settings both heats could no better 356 last heat memorable its midair collision Lan Dziak attempted overtake Kenny Perkins high gliding Lans model performed what John Ballard described reverse torque roll shot back out lines continued flying complete race Unfortunately leadouts ripped Out through bottom wing DziaklMcDonald scratch final Ballard out due engine problems Dick Lambert gave him engine play left two-up final between Willougby/Oge Perkins/Goldsmith race uneventful Willoughby/Oge winning 725 Perkins/Goldsmith second commendable 733 Team Trials 1998 World Champs held conjunction Nats next year has proposed bigger turnout can expected F2C Fast Rat John Ballard ran Fast Rat giving CD Roy Gould much-needed break turned out easy task five eight entries flying event Most competitors used Shark inverted-style models powered 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S750/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blnstnet Internet http//microfastenerscom KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL FOR YEARS TA AUTO PILOT real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill Inflight ON/OFF Switching Simple Plug Installation Sensors Internal & Unaffected External Conditions Consistent Operation Day Night Overcast Sunny Adjustable Zero & Gains Compatible RC Systems Endorsed Used Top Gun TOC Giant Scale Race Pilots & Experimental Full-Size also DAILY UPS _ DULSY 4338 Austin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 516-431-4127 516489-2682 FEATURING UTEWEIGHT EUT CONDUIT TUBING & QUICK LOCK su P ON FITTINGS NO TOOLS -S 1NCLUOEFJ 3/41 5x10$96$130 lOslO$100 $136 BREAKDOWN MODEL Fita in Cars & Can Shipped UPS Add Amounts Below Unit Price 8x10 & lOxlO Flat 440 13/4 & $45 P1 8x10 & lOslO Peaked 436 3/4 & $46 11 10x20 Flat 464 3/4 & $73 1 10x20 Peaked $62 1 flINCLUDE1 l3/41t $80$110 $86$116 $180 3/4-6003/4-6003/4&603/4-4003/4-&003/4-66047S0 P-800P-BOOI 900I 6001 800l400 11000 P4LP40PSFFOOT PAD F03FOLBUNGlE 6003/4-8503/47503/4-8503/48003/4-600 P-BOOP-BOG P10001 750I 800P-BOO IPS&r WE MAMJFACTURE & STO SEVER AL OThER SYSTEMS & HAVE FILL IKE OF ACCESEORIES ALL WITh ThE VENDOR K MW CALL FAX OR MAL US TO PLACE YOUR ORDER OR TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE CATALOG December 1996 121 JLFTA Automatic Piloting Systems 192 Yorktown Lane a Mesa CA 92626 Phone/Fax 714-979-8948 Send SASE Information POP UP CANOPIES $29900 lOxIO LIGHTWEIGHT $39900 lOxlO HEAVYWEIGHT Sets Up LessThan 30 Seconds No Tools Required Other Sizes 8x8 10x15 10x20 D & J ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartvllle OH 44632 1236330-877-1445 hi Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace 1-liTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance Extra UPS Mail -CODs z it hone page http//wwwdnlelectronicscon Email david@dnJeleetroTicscom layTe@dnIeIectrOTics AMA #256123ARRLWBSYSQ K&B 65 Only Rossi 21-powered carbon-fiber airplane Steve Eichenberger stood out pack Use 21 allowed unrestricted venturi thinner lines gave competitive speed shutoff problems poor pits led DNF Roger McIntyre took first place comparatively slow 631 after pitmen run halfway around circle second pit Mike MacCarthy second 648 Bill Cave took third clean sweep Backatit boys NCLRA banquet held Wednesday evening local restaurant approximately 25 members guests attendance Larry Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented Dave McDonald Larry Dziak Sr became first inductee NCLRA Hall Fame very enjoyable Nats Thanks AMA thinking about CL Racing fanatics planned Muncie site CD Roy Gould running contest laid-back efficient fair manner local club members took care line check much timekeeping mber 1996 123 Mazniak F2C Team Race model features tank-mounted multif unction valve Body molded balsalcomposite stiff light Rat Race winners L-R Roger Mcintyre first place Mike MacCarthy second place Bill Cave third Junior Scale Racing Champion Andy Westerheim flanked prestigious pit crew Bill Bischoff L Mike Greb Canadas Philip Peters first Fox Racing event smooth-flying Lii Quickie clocked 704 100 laps

Author: S. Willoughby


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/12
Page Numbers: 118, 119, 120, 121, 123

CONTROL LINE RACING THE 70TH AMA NATIONALS will go down history first Nats held AMAs International Aeromodeling Center first time years newly constructed purpose-built wellmarked circle available Racing much appreciated especially competitors past spend hours weeding patching marking out circle prior contest reminder past Nats old sagging safety netshopefully chainlink fence too far down AMAs list future site improvements practice circle would nice too weather great whole week temperatures mid-80s light winds low humidity no rain Although competitors came areas US Canada expected central location number entries average top Racing fliers did attend because due depart CL World Championships Sweden week after Nats bearing resultsno records posted despite excellent weather facilities Mouse Race first event 1996 Nats Mouse II run Sunday July 7 supplemental event National Control Line Racing Association NCLRA drew 13 entries Class II allows use /2A engineVAs AMEs other engines seen racing ubiquitous Tee Dees Canadas Ron Salo turned fastest heat time 340 reed-valve engine wide spread qualifying times between finalists 501 cutoff sixth position Bill Cave dominated finals very quick time 1005 leaving local team Pat Mike Matson distant second 1212 Ron Salo finished third 1213 Mouse flown Monday entries of Racing events seven Juniors flew first top qualifier Philip Peters Russell Whitney Andy Westerheim making final Andy Westerheim prevailed 627 using Black Widow-powered Streaker V Philip Peters finished second 721 Russell Whitney third Open Mouse closely contested among 20 fliers Gabe Manfredi top qualifier 238 254 cutoff sixth position finals Rich McIntyre took first 519 followed Gabe Manfredi 528 Kenn Smith 544 Allen Goff 55 1 Mike MacCarthy 551 Ron Salo DNF Airplane types diverse Thanks Dave McDonald assisting Mouse report Scale Racing Scale Racing began Tuesday morning five Junior entrants used refreshing variety models powerplantsthere Grey Ghosts Nemesises Busters Lil Quickies powered Mokis Foxes Irvines Rossis Andy Westerheim followed up win Mouse Ito finish first 906 140 laps using Fox 15 powered Lil Quickie bit luckyhe lost wheel third pit stop other wheel fell off landed end race Krystal King placed second Fox 15-powered Buster 1034 Tenyear-old Krystal did super piloting job took home trophies Racing Combat first Nats Eleven entrants flew Open event far popular equipment Lil Quickie powered Gillott prepared Rossi 15 MkIII few Nelson lSs seen did place high results popular props Bolly G3s G23s copies cut down approximately six inches diameter few contestants 118 Model Aviation y Meyer releases OP Rossi-powered LII Quickie after pit stop during Scale Racing heats Open Scale Racing winners second place Lan Dziak L first place Stew WilloughbylBob Oge center kneeling third place Dave McDonald R could fly mid-to-high-14s middle-of-the-pack speed race mid-iSs Surprisingly three competitors managed times less three minutes 70-lap heat races Lan Dziak 246 team Willoughby/Oge 256 Bob Oge 258 AMA record 241 Eight 11 contestants flew final 140-lap racesit would have better take top six Taking eight kept people contest longer resulted several contestants bothering fly second heats became clear initial times good enough beat cutoffan easy call back-to-back heats fourth final produced first second places extremely close race between Willoughby/Oge Lan Dziak pitted Dave McDonald dust settled Willoughby/Oge won 548with Dziak less 3/10 second behind same four competitors also took third fourth places McDonald recording 557 Oge 623 Fox Racing Run first time Nats supplemental event Fox Racing flown Tuesday after Scale Racing hoped unsophisticated equipment required event Profile kit airplane powered stock Fox 35 Stunt engine would attract beginners non-Racing types Racing circle influx did materialize although usual Racing fraternity participated eagerly basis event could judged success Six Juniors flew first two three-up races expecting see some ballooned landings somewhat breezy conditions instead models tended dive ground engine cut landing upwind side circle away pits giving some dads little exercise Philip Peters first 704 100 laps flying big Lil Quickieit looked very smooth-flying airplane Andy Westerheim third 755 Russell Whitney placed Combat Fighter Series Length37 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area520 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs four Combat Fighter Series aircraft use 40 46 engine 4 channel radio 3 standard servos kits feature foam core wings balsa tail surfaces extensive hardware pack rugged PVC fuselage Simple modular construction allows planes built 8-10 hours Due popular request now have 30 minute video available featuring Combat Fighter Series kits video available itself $795 purchased kit $500 Length375 Inches Wingspan46 Inches Wing Area510 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs Also Available A-10 WarthogKit #4010 F-iS EagleKit #4015 order send check money order $3995 plus $500 S&H per kit LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted 1996 LDM Industries Inc December1996 119 F-16 Falcon.. Kit #4016 F-iS Hornet.. Kit #4018 RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 1996 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Kirk Gray Top Class AMA Nationals FAI Pattern Best! Fuel Red Max Randy Wolfe AMA Nationals Sportsman Class Fuel Red Max Joe Monohan 4 Wins 2 New 1st Records NAMBA A-OPC 35cc Med Tunnel Fuel- Red Max Don Hirami 1st Place NAMBA B-OPC 75cc Med Tunnel Fuel Red Max Mike McKabney 1st Place NAMBA C-OPC 118cc Stock Tunnel Fuel Red Max Power easy starting power smooth take offs power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power per formance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running power fully other 100% money back guar antee com pletely satisfied reason Red Max has power better idle better wear character istics other fuel BeaISelIing Spafl IgnIIlon AgStem SYNCRO SPARK MICROPROCESSOR ELECTRONIC TIMING CONTROL EASY TO INSTALL PLUGS BETWEEN YOUR PULSE SWITCH AND IGN SYSTEM OVING PARTS TO WEAR OUT OR GET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT SPARK TIMING WITH EACH ENGINE REVOLUTION COMPLETELY STABLE TIMING IS ROCK SOLID AND DOES NOT JUMP AROUND RETRO FIT TO MOST ALL BRANDS OF ADD-ON IGNITION SYSTEMS WITH HALL EFFECT TRIGGER WILL NOT WORK WITH REICHMUTH OR PRO SPARK SYSTEMS WE HAVE ALL PARTS TO CONVERT YOUR 28 & 32Cc MCCULLOCH WEED TRIMMER ENGINES TO AIRPLANE USE WITH CDI IGNITION WE NOW HAVE THE JUMP START SYSTEM FOR THE ZENOAI-I G 45 & 62cc AND Z445 TWIN AND THE U S ENGINES 35 & 41CC WE HAVE THE RIM FIRE 1/4 x 32 SPARK PLUGS IN STOCK $1295 PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING third 809 three received new Fox 35 engines courtesy Fox Manufacturing Open competition deadly serious some time unwind have some fun included occasional suspiciously fast Fox few obscure airplanes like Vulture Carrier kit flown Backatit Racing Team Les Byrd took first 632 followed Mike MacCarthy 643 Allen Goff 700 winner received Fox 35 other top placers received cash prizes Slow Rat Wednesday Slow Rat day activities began 70-lap heats flown select six finalists Dave McDonald flew fastest heat 242 using SuperTigre X 36 cutoff time final races 258 Two finalists used ST X 36 four used Nelson 36two front-induction engines two rear-induction Jerry Meyer flew excellent 140-lap race one-ortwo-flip pits steady run high 14s/low iSs take first place 547 using ST X 36 cutdown-and-thinned 8 x 8 Bolly carbonfiber prop well-deserved win Jerry has put great deal effort event last won Reno Nats 1984 Dave McDonald took second 549 followed Allen Goff 600 using Nelson Mike Greb placed fourth after qualifying second-fastest heat time race ruined poor start shutoff problems Californian Medfly threat did materializeMike MacCarthy Roger McIntyre problems finals F2C Team Race Entry F2C Team Race low again year four teams flying six entries equipment Russian origin powered either Mazniak 120 Model Aviation 5 PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING MANY MORE ACCESSORIES PARTS CUSTOM INSTALL&TIONI SEND $2 FOR PRICE UST NEWSLETTER ORDERING INSTRUCTIONSI Weve got number 11 sizes 11 great colors pressure Sensitive & water transfer 400 pe & Ca Ck0d major decals TAXI TAIL SKI Replace W1EL Wire ThU Gear 15 Weight * Oz SEND Check Money Order $1995 Price Includes S&M TO M&K Marketing Co PO Box. 9185 St Paul Mn 55109 6127708751 1w HEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS PO BOX 304 EAST LONGMEADOW MA 01028 TEL 413-525-4110 FAX 413-525-7794 Vorobiev engines Despite sophisticated hardware performances ranged mediocre averageno went faster high-18s race Ballard/Oge recorded fastest heat time 337 using Mazniak installed Nazin kitplane time would have faster engine abruptly slowed toward end race because bearing failure new team Perkins/Goldsmith managed 351 newly purchased Mazniak ready-to-fly model Dziak/McDonald turned 355 using Nazin/Vorobiev gear Willoughby/Oge also using Nazin/Vorobiev equipment poor settings both heats could no better 356 last heat memorable its midair collision Lan Dziak attempted overtake Kenny Perkins high gliding Lans model performed what John Ballard described reverse torque roll shot back out lines continued flying complete race Unfortunately leadouts ripped Out through bottom wing DziaklMcDonald scratch final Ballard out due engine problems Dick Lambert gave him engine play left two-up final between Willougby/Oge Perkins/Goldsmith race uneventful Willoughby/Oge winning 725 Perkins/Goldsmith second commendable 733 Team Trials 1998 World Champs held conjunction Nats next year has proposed bigger turnout can expected F2C Fast Rat John Ballard ran Fast Rat giving CD Roy Gould much-needed break turned out easy task five eight entries flying event Most competitors used Shark inverted-style models powered 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 alloy steel S665/100 stainless S750/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blnstnet Internet http//microfastenerscom KEEP FLYING THAT MODEL FOR YEARS TA AUTO PILOT real Auto Pilot Designed back-up unit levels skill Inflight ON/OFF Switching Simple 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21 allowed unrestricted venturi thinner lines gave competitive speed shutoff problems poor pits led DNF Roger McIntyre took first place comparatively slow 631 after pitmen run halfway around circle second pit Mike MacCarthy second 648 Bill Cave took third clean sweep Backatit boys NCLRA banquet held Wednesday evening local restaurant approximately 25 members guests attendance Larry Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented Dave McDonald Larry Dziak Sr became first inductee NCLRA Hall Fame very enjoyable Nats Thanks AMA thinking about CL Racing fanatics planned Muncie site CD Roy Gould running contest laid-back efficient fair manner local club members took care line check much timekeeping mber 1996 123 Mazniak F2C Team Race model features tank-mounted multif unction valve Body molded balsalcomposite stiff light Rat Race winners L-R Roger Mcintyre first place Mike MacCarthy second place Bill Cave third Junior Scale Racing Champion Andy Westerheim flanked prestigious pit crew Bill Bischoff L Mike Greb Canadas Philip Peters first Fox Racing event smooth-flying Lii Quickie clocked 704 100 laps

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