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Control Line: Racing

Author: D. McDonald


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/12
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

CONTROL LINE RACING mm..m.m ONCE AGAIN Control Line Racing Nats outstanding success Entries up excitement level because close racing NCLRA Fox Racing Julio Isidro Portugal provided technological advance take-apart construction Transporting airplanes luggage Portugal necessitated Most airplanes Mongoose Fox Racer few Vultures others Tim Stone brought flying-wing airplane called Foxbat introduction model brought about protest airplane being ruled spirit event Unfortunately protesters Tims backup airplane much faster flying wing fact Tim ran what would have record-setting time final Pit crews pilots learning workings airplanes No longer see pilots airplanes cannot get back pits pit crews now providing excellent service one-flip starts norm teams utilizing plastic props such Master Airscrew APC records established using wooden props Junior/Senior division always fun watch young pilots outstanding job handling airplanes managing center circle top two Juniors ran faster 61430 first heat racefaster secondand third-place qualifiers Open Jason Stone McHenry IL fast qualifier Jr/Sr 61355 Jason started flying competitively last year certainly shows great improvement rookie season am sure hours flying father Tim uncle Al have helped Scott Matson started Nats second qualifier 61430 Doug Short Muncie IN proved too could run steady became third qualifier Dougs father Greg handled pit-crew duties During finals three fliers away start excellent needles good airspeed appeared some luck good pits would detennine outcome Doug Short showed good speed flew consistent race record 63569 third place Jason Stone stepped up performance during final crew did good job handling stops Jason went record outstanding 60586 second place Scott Matson also stepped up performance sure-handed pit crew came final game Scott became first Junior break sixminute mark 55711 win Fox Racing third year Open Julio Isidro turned very respectable 63397 Julio services fellow countrymen Jose Correia handled pitting duties Carlos Costa provided excellent backup have adapted extremely well American racing 94 Model Aviation Paul Gibeault John Ballard Kenny Perkins Paul seems enjoying himself Steve Wilk makes midair catch Little Quickie Scale Racer making pit stops glow engines flew Mongoose painted Portuguese national colors green yellow red Tim Stone secured third transfer spot 62815 Bob Whitney posted secondfast time 62046 Team MatsonMcDonald established record 53763 first part final proved very airplanes running strong Bob Whitney ran trouble lean setting slowing airplane dramatically Bob forced retire after 75 laps Tim Stone turned excellent 54905 contest would time could touched Team Matson-McDonald backed up its record-setting time recording 53741 finals finals airplanes impounded conclusion mandatory engine teardown John Lowry Dick Lambert handled duties three Junior entries legal Bob Whitneys engine ruled illegal because some chrome work inside engine moved Vic Gamer third spot Special thanks Joim Lowry folks Fox Manufacturing providing three December 1999 95 Bob age launches Tim Stone Bob Scale Racing winner Tim third Les Byrd pits young Josh Shoemakers Mouse entry way Dick Lambert makes spectacular catch during F2C final second-place finish time 24855 LambertlBallard team placed second McCoIlumILee front end Stoo Willoughbys Scale Racer shows damage John McCollums beautiful Mouse II entry far best Mouse after one-bladed prop nicked retired after 117 laps II memory Molded fuselage single wheel engines Junior class well fuel gasket sets teardown engines Slow Rat Now pure horsepower event Slow Rat provides serious ground-shaking thunder airplanes performing up potential single fire seen result better filling systems pit crews doing outstanding jobs getting airplanes started quickly Nelson engine becoming power plant choice first time competitors used Nelsons other engine Two props particular impressive Bolly 8 x 6 Dick Lambert ran 137 bracket Steve Wilks Eliminator series Steve Crystal MN very light fast airplane few competitors able run 13-second bracket 143-145 range using Nelson 36 rearintake/rear-exhaust engine slightly modified venturi system Only 10 seconds separated top six qualifiers final 23980 being fast time 24978 sixth place 96 Model Aviation cu 1PET L-R Scott Matson David Rolley Josh Shoemaker during Tim Stone tries hold off Larry Dziak during Scale Racing Larry Mouse final Scott placed first 51768 finished second Tim third behind Bob Oge final races very close no gaining advantage Bill Bischoff set standard first final race 53500 John Ballard Louisville KY came very close 53934 Third went Mike Greb 54111 Todd Ryan moved final after Dick Lambert withdrew Todd able secure fourth 54875 Steve Wilk finished fifth because longish pitstop Jerry Meyer finished sixth first time recent memory three Junior fliers competed Slow Rat Scott Matson Jason Stone Doug Short did excellent job should commended adventure event am sure will back next year battle again Scott Matson finished first 8297 Jason Stone second 103831 Doug Short third 105382 Scale Racing airframe choice Little Quickie engines choice Gillott Rossi Nelson 15 Nelson showing up larger numbers possibly because availability reduced cost biggest newest innovation single-blade props used Bob Oge Stoo Willoughby actually some Team Race props used Scale Racers rpm props seems greatly increased according watch performance about same guys have run using normal two-bladed props must say performance better competitors Bob became repeat winner using single-blade Some newcomers Scale Race scene Mike McCarthy Todd Ryan campaigned some Nelson-powered Quickies speed decent hindered some new engines lack experience getting out 15s Most teams overcame plug problems 1998 simply changing head clearance keep plug life predictable four Jr/Sr entries decided WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELIi Helicopters Dad ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail 4 Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectroniocom Email vid@dnjelectronici corn orjayne@dnjelectronics AMA ID 256123-Dave & 431890-JayneARRLWBSYSQ 1EWIWVA3WU& WifE WI WEAVIUIUENRWMW 514 WEE SS S SSS S NEW P-3000 CELLS$625 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$550 Fa SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$600 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS new$400 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHED$450 Ea SANYO KR1400 AE$350 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N700 AA CELLS$150 Ea SANYO N500 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAILABLE December 1999 97 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers run final saves some time places tremendous amount pressure pilots crews perform well right start no luxury 70-lap tuneup race Doug Short fastest Scale Racer very light Quickie Nelson engine Unfortunately bad needle setting start lengthy pit hindered perfonnance utilizing 21/2-ounce tank able maintain three-stop race though engine flamed out during first 10 laps Doug finished second 83067 Krystal King did have fastest equipment Nats showed call racing speed reasonable speed good consistent pit stops father Larry Krystal does ETAHJ2WF InIootCAVpssycaI hat can fDa/I kim poivet Jump Starta standard feature CHEETAH engines allows sate easy starts No spngs external starter motors needed Jump Start isa pradact CII Electrvrrics excellent job flying really brings alrplane pits very quick pace Third place went Scott Matson disappointed performance flown hours preparing event lean setting lengthy unscheduled stop resulted 93030 third place Open category heat races good marred array unexplained problems rather slow 307 made final transfer spot final usually have run less three minutes make final closest heat race between Larry Dziak Tim Stone Dave McDonald Bob Oge doing pitting Both competitors ran extremely strong one-flip starts one-flip pits recorded 25632 25870 respectively Stoo Willoughby held fast time after heat races 24051 slightly slower record time Final races proved mirror image heat races Stoo Willoughby suffered minor problem one-bladed prop alcked takeoff resulting out balance prop literally shook front end airplane apart retire after 117 laps Bob Oge survived trouble recorded very strong 53890 clalm first place Bob hit prop four times three-stop race Larry Dziak second Tim Stone third Mike McCarthy fourth Jim W Ricketts fifth F2C largest Nats contingent some years F2C would prove exciting nerve-wracking Equipment Mazniak variety some Vorobiev equipment also use Most teams running 180-185 range speeds fairly equal emphasis pitting will determine outcome cases limited amount fuel airplanes will pitting about same time pits become hectic NASCAR pit area airplanes taking off landing being serviced very confined space 1-800-517-4273 SPECIAL SHAPES Craftsmen serving craftsmen WWW specialshapes corn tubing telescopic therefore preferred true hobbyist Call today get complete product Ship worldwide Ship next day Ship Low Minimums line catalog visit website true supplier modelers metals needs Mention ad number 98 will give 10% off next order 160 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 Call U5 TODAY 98 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 16OSteiscaie C tnion Plais$500 SPPS 12OO Doenlabon 00 ASP ModeIAjjtm1tCorabucon Plan$500 ASP SceAtDmn~rtgs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VelC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave nsboro NC 27403 PHONE/FAX 336-292-5239 Two year limited warranty Turns 1 8xl 0 prop 7200 RPM Prop bolt dlled tapped toreasyspinner N attachment High capacity CD ignition *11 During early races hectic pits took its toll Ballard/Lambert away start followed Ryan/Whitney Dziak/McDonald As came time first pit Ballard/Lambert first As Dick Lambert getting ready hit prop Larry Dziak brought model unfortunately snagged lines causing both airplanes pulled circle Two laps later Todd Ryan came roaring pit hit wing Ballard/Lambert entry virtually destroyed wing rendering airplane unflyable need major repair provided wakeup call other competitors subsequent heat races fairly uneventful McCollumILee claimed first transfer spot 32425 Ballard/Lambert second 32540 third spot went Willoughby/Oge 33937 final proved quite race start three teams running Ballard slightly soft setting resulting running outside circle problem soon corrected natural heating engine unscheduled stop Stoo Willoughby first retire shortly after first pit stop two-up race remainder 200 laps McCollum perfect setting Bill Lee did excellent job pits Ballard still soft setting made race anyway McCollumILee finished first 70081 Ballard/Lambert second 73775 Willoughby/Oge third Vintage B Team Race Held first time years turnout less spectacular four entries Portuguese contingent Julio Isidro Carlos Costa Jose Correia far fastest equipment Paul Haley UK second-fastest equipment developed tank leak prevented him finishing races Julio Isidro lapping competition approximately four laps won 74931 Bob Whitney finished second 101425 Dave Betz third 115359 Mouse weather just like competition hot Watching Juniors Seniors fly always exciting plenty action circle crowd adult racers gives moral support Scott Matson broke own record establishing new heat-race final-race recordparticularly impressive because engine running 10% nitro fuel Improvements engine include Bob Oge chromed sleeve head Nelson plug Dave McDonald Josh Shoemaker flew good race excellent speed 24855 David Rolley set Senior record heat time 24468 Scott Matsons heat time 23757 well below current record Junior/Senior final set three pilots did excellent job flying airplanes getting pits David Rolley able run 63079 Josh December1999 99 FAI MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSFAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS FAITAN II RUBBER 1/4 i46 10 3A2A6 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 PIM delivered US 10 lb box $135w UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FF kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873 Shoemaker ran 62905 Scott Matson won 51768 Open division always fun watch adults go running after small sometimes-fmstrating airplanes Wayne Trivin new home-built reed-valve engine posted blistering 22112 heat race New Mouse participant Kenny Perkins also gave good account himself did current record-holding team Bill Lee John MeCollum Three nine finalists ran four-minute bracket third place going Bill Lee 45870 second Wayne Trivin 44301 first place record-holder Paul Gibeault 42200 Mouse II VAs Shurikens real hot handmade engine Wayne Trivin made some extremely fast Mouse II airplanes Paul Gibeaults Shuriken extremely fast far class field unfortunately Paul engine would restart bet Steve Wilk borrowed VA-powered airplane utilized bladder system off ground like rocket fact two occasions pilot switch hands Bob Whitney flies Wayne Trivin showed homemade Mouse II engine speed consistency way first-place finish John McCollum built 109 museum-quality John built mold fuselage incorporated one-wheel design drop tank would full-scale airplane must finest Mouse II anyone has campaigned Quickie Rat Quickie Rat replaced Fast Rat year judging turnout wise move Engines K&B 4011 8011 Props ranged APC Bolly 8 x 7 8 x 8 range Some airplanes Scat Rat type others Barracuda homemade designs John McColIum ran rent-a-plane Vic Gamer claim first place 62963 Wayne Trivin second 70028 Todd Ryan third 73381 -g Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation colledion 7800 different full color photo studies 1899-1999 I350003-viewlinedrawings IYear2000 Catalog/Guide ICunodo/Mexico$1000 Only $81 IAll Other Counties $1 tOO AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION /1 IScale Medal Reseavch Iehretknweemt 714 9798058 http//wwwimtnet/ims/scolehtm eree NCLRA Banquet NCLRA inducted Henry Nelson Hall Fame Lany Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented John Ballard Dubious Fireman Year Award given Mike McCarthy Mike 1998 winner since no fires Mike keep award Thanks Roy Gould doing excellent job Event Director Special thanks Sig providing fuel official events Fox sponsored NCLRA Fox Racing provided fuel B Team Race Quickie Rat K&B provided three engines Quickie Rat awards Muncie Model & Hobby Vintage B Team Race awards Finally thanks volunteers worked diligently week t Right Stuff Real Shock Absorbing Actiona Sizes Right Any Model Straight OffsetUNtYROBAtII KUbUbI1tUIbtAt1Itt iHETSTAIRCRAFTPtRF0RMANCECERTI'a EasyTo Install Minutes Best Replacement Wire Geara Aircraft Grade Materials Big Performance Increasee Robart Reliability See ye Da Big Nov20 1999 DuPage Cnty Frgrnds LIASU Wheaton IL Get real aircraft Now 4 Sizes R@b@Stvutslperformance el live nOuOotPUtoou functioning oleo strut suspension Robart RoboStruts Smooth stick-to-the-ground Hobo$tut44Gcontrolled landins no bounce Precision manufactured rom aircraft grade chrome floho8tut5OO moly steel lightweight units attest proven Robart reliability performance floho$tut825Robart Manufacturing T5/8 Diem 18-50 lb NAodeIiam 18-50 lb ModelsPOBox 1247 Dept StCharles IL 60174 g Phone630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robartcom right stuff web @ http/Iwwwrobartcom ledastry Leader Retractable Landieg Gear Fixed aed Scale Strets Central Hams HingePeint 1-lieges Medetag Taels aed Mare 100 Model Aviation

Author: D. McDonald


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/12
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

CONTROL LINE RACING mm..m.m ONCE AGAIN Control Line Racing Nats outstanding success Entries up excitement level because close racing NCLRA Fox Racing Julio Isidro Portugal provided technological advance take-apart construction Transporting airplanes luggage Portugal necessitated Most airplanes Mongoose Fox Racer few Vultures others Tim Stone brought flying-wing airplane called Foxbat introduction model brought about protest airplane being ruled spirit event Unfortunately protesters Tims backup airplane much faster flying wing fact Tim ran what would have record-setting time final Pit crews pilots learning workings airplanes No longer see pilots airplanes cannot get back pits pit crews now providing excellent service one-flip starts norm teams utilizing plastic props such Master Airscrew APC records established using wooden props Junior/Senior division always fun watch young pilots outstanding job handling airplanes managing center circle top two Juniors ran faster 61430 first heat racefaster secondand third-place qualifiers Open Jason Stone McHenry IL fast qualifier Jr/Sr 61355 Jason started flying competitively last year certainly shows great improvement rookie season am sure hours flying father Tim uncle Al have helped Scott Matson started Nats second qualifier 61430 Doug Short Muncie IN proved too could run steady became third qualifier Dougs father Greg handled pit-crew duties During finals three fliers away start excellent needles good airspeed appeared some luck good pits would detennine outcome Doug Short showed good speed flew consistent race record 63569 third place Jason Stone stepped up performance during final crew did good job handling stops Jason went record outstanding 60586 second place Scott Matson also stepped up performance sure-handed pit crew came final game Scott became first Junior break sixminute mark 55711 win Fox Racing third year Open Julio Isidro turned very respectable 63397 Julio services fellow countrymen Jose Correia handled pitting duties Carlos Costa provided excellent backup have adapted extremely well American racing 94 Model Aviation Paul Gibeault John Ballard Kenny Perkins Paul seems enjoying himself Steve Wilk makes midair catch Little Quickie Scale Racer making pit stops glow engines flew Mongoose painted Portuguese national colors green yellow red Tim Stone secured third transfer spot 62815 Bob Whitney posted secondfast time 62046 Team MatsonMcDonald established record 53763 first part final proved very airplanes running strong Bob Whitney ran trouble lean setting slowing airplane dramatically Bob forced retire after 75 laps Tim Stone turned excellent 54905 contest would time could touched Team Matson-McDonald backed up its record-setting time recording 53741 finals finals airplanes impounded conclusion mandatory engine teardown John Lowry Dick Lambert handled duties three Junior entries legal Bob Whitneys engine ruled illegal because some chrome work inside engine moved Vic Gamer third spot Special thanks Joim Lowry folks Fox Manufacturing providing three December 1999 95 Bob age launches Tim Stone Bob Scale Racing winner Tim third Les Byrd pits young Josh Shoemakers Mouse entry way Dick Lambert makes spectacular catch during F2C final second-place finish time 24855 LambertlBallard team placed second McCoIlumILee front end Stoo Willoughbys Scale Racer shows damage John McCollums beautiful Mouse II entry far best Mouse after one-bladed prop nicked retired after 117 laps II memory Molded fuselage single wheel engines Junior class well fuel gasket sets teardown engines Slow Rat Now pure horsepower event Slow Rat provides serious ground-shaking thunder airplanes performing up potential single fire seen result better filling systems pit crews doing outstanding jobs getting airplanes started quickly Nelson engine becoming power plant choice first time competitors used Nelsons other engine Two props particular impressive Bolly 8 x 6 Dick Lambert ran 137 bracket Steve Wilks Eliminator series Steve Crystal MN very light fast airplane few competitors able run 13-second bracket 143-145 range using Nelson 36 rearintake/rear-exhaust engine slightly modified venturi system Only 10 seconds separated top six qualifiers final 23980 being fast time 24978 sixth place 96 Model Aviation cu 1PET L-R Scott Matson David Rolley Josh Shoemaker during Tim Stone tries hold off Larry Dziak during Scale Racing Larry Mouse final Scott placed first 51768 finished second Tim third behind Bob Oge final races very close no gaining advantage Bill Bischoff set standard first final race 53500 John Ballard Louisville KY came very close 53934 Third went Mike Greb 54111 Todd Ryan moved final after Dick Lambert withdrew Todd able secure fourth 54875 Steve Wilk finished fifth because longish pitstop Jerry Meyer finished sixth first time recent memory three Junior fliers competed Slow Rat Scott Matson Jason Stone Doug Short did excellent job should commended adventure event am sure will back next year battle again Scott Matson finished first 8297 Jason Stone second 103831 Doug Short third 105382 Scale Racing airframe choice Little Quickie engines choice Gillott Rossi Nelson 15 Nelson showing up larger numbers possibly because availability reduced cost biggest newest innovation single-blade props used Bob Oge Stoo Willoughby actually some Team Race props used Scale Racers rpm props seems greatly increased according watch performance about same guys have run using normal two-bladed props must say performance better competitors Bob became repeat winner using single-blade Some newcomers Scale Race scene Mike McCarthy Todd Ryan campaigned some Nelson-powered Quickies speed decent hindered some new engines lack experience getting out 15s Most teams overcame plug problems 1998 simply changing head clearance keep plug life predictable four Jr/Sr entries decided WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELIi Helicopters Dad ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail 4 Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectroniocom Email vid@dnjelectronici corn orjayne@dnjelectronics AMA ID 256123-Dave & 431890-JayneARRLWBSYSQ 1EWIWVA3WU& WifE WI WEAVIUIUENRWMW 514 WEE SS S SSS S NEW P-3000 CELLS$625 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$550 Fa SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$600 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS new$400 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHED$450 Ea SANYO KR1400 AE$350 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N700 AA CELLS$150 Ea SANYO N500 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAILABLE December 1999 97 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers run final saves some time places tremendous amount pressure pilots crews perform well right start no luxury 70-lap tuneup race Doug Short fastest Scale Racer very light Quickie Nelson engine Unfortunately bad needle setting start lengthy pit hindered perfonnance utilizing 21/2-ounce tank able maintain three-stop race though engine flamed out during first 10 laps Doug finished second 83067 Krystal King did have fastest equipment Nats showed call racing speed reasonable speed good consistent pit stops father Larry Krystal does ETAHJ2WF InIootCAVpssycaI hat can fDa/I kim poivet Jump Starta standard feature CHEETAH engines allows sate easy starts No spngs external starter motors needed Jump Start isa pradact CII Electrvrrics excellent job flying really brings alrplane pits very quick pace Third place went Scott Matson disappointed performance flown hours preparing event lean setting lengthy unscheduled stop resulted 93030 third place Open category heat races good marred array unexplained problems rather slow 307 made final transfer spot final usually have run less three minutes make final closest heat race between Larry Dziak Tim Stone Dave McDonald Bob Oge doing pitting Both competitors ran extremely strong one-flip starts one-flip pits recorded 25632 25870 respectively Stoo Willoughby held fast time after heat races 24051 slightly slower record time Final races proved mirror image heat races Stoo Willoughby suffered minor problem one-bladed prop alcked takeoff resulting out balance prop literally shook front end airplane apart retire after 117 laps Bob Oge survived trouble recorded very strong 53890 clalm first place Bob hit prop four times three-stop race Larry Dziak second Tim Stone third Mike McCarthy fourth Jim W Ricketts fifth F2C largest Nats contingent some years F2C would prove exciting nerve-wracking Equipment Mazniak variety some Vorobiev equipment also use Most teams running 180-185 range speeds fairly equal emphasis pitting will determine outcome cases limited amount fuel airplanes will pitting about same time pits become hectic NASCAR pit area airplanes taking off landing being serviced very confined space 1-800-517-4273 SPECIAL SHAPES Craftsmen serving craftsmen WWW specialshapes corn tubing telescopic therefore preferred true hobbyist Call today get complete product Ship worldwide Ship next day Ship Low Minimums line catalog visit website true supplier modelers metals needs Mention ad number 98 will give 10% off next order 160 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 Call U5 TODAY 98 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 16OSteiscaie C tnion Plais$500 SPPS 12OO Doenlabon 00 ASP ModeIAjjtm1tCorabucon Plan$500 ASP SceAtDmn~rtgs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VelC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave nsboro NC 27403 PHONE/FAX 336-292-5239 Two year limited warranty Turns 1 8xl 0 prop 7200 RPM Prop bolt dlled tapped toreasyspinner N attachment High capacity CD ignition *11 During early races hectic pits took its toll Ballard/Lambert away start followed Ryan/Whitney Dziak/McDonald As came time first pit Ballard/Lambert first As Dick Lambert getting ready hit prop Larry Dziak brought model unfortunately snagged lines causing both airplanes pulled circle Two laps later Todd Ryan came roaring pit hit wing Ballard/Lambert entry virtually destroyed wing rendering airplane unflyable need major repair provided wakeup call other competitors subsequent heat races fairly uneventful McCollumILee claimed first transfer spot 32425 Ballard/Lambert second 32540 third spot went Willoughby/Oge 33937 final proved quite race start three teams running Ballard slightly soft setting resulting running outside circle problem soon corrected natural heating engine unscheduled stop Stoo Willoughby first retire shortly after first pit stop two-up race remainder 200 laps McCollum perfect setting Bill Lee did excellent job pits Ballard still soft setting made race anyway McCollumILee finished first 70081 Ballard/Lambert second 73775 Willoughby/Oge third Vintage B Team Race Held first time years turnout less spectacular four entries Portuguese contingent Julio Isidro Carlos Costa Jose Correia far fastest equipment Paul Haley UK second-fastest equipment developed tank leak prevented him finishing races Julio Isidro lapping competition approximately four laps won 74931 Bob Whitney finished second 101425 Dave Betz third 115359 Mouse weather just like competition hot Watching Juniors Seniors fly always exciting plenty action circle crowd adult racers gives moral support Scott Matson broke own record establishing new heat-race final-race recordparticularly impressive because engine running 10% nitro fuel Improvements engine include Bob Oge chromed sleeve head Nelson plug Dave McDonald Josh Shoemaker flew good race excellent speed 24855 David Rolley set Senior record heat time 24468 Scott Matsons heat time 23757 well below current record Junior/Senior final set three pilots did excellent job flying airplanes getting pits David Rolley able run 63079 Josh December1999 99 FAI MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSFAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS FAITAN II RUBBER 1/4 i46 10 3A2A6 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 PIM delivered US 10 lb box $135w UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FF kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873 Shoemaker ran 62905 Scott Matson won 51768 Open division always fun watch adults go running after small sometimes-fmstrating airplanes Wayne Trivin new home-built reed-valve engine posted blistering 22112 heat race New Mouse participant Kenny Perkins also gave good account himself did current record-holding team Bill Lee John MeCollum Three nine finalists ran four-minute bracket third place going Bill Lee 45870 second Wayne Trivin 44301 first place record-holder Paul Gibeault 42200 Mouse II VAs Shurikens real hot handmade engine Wayne Trivin made some extremely fast Mouse II airplanes Paul Gibeaults Shuriken extremely fast far class field unfortunately Paul engine would restart bet Steve Wilk borrowed VA-powered airplane utilized bladder system off ground like rocket fact two occasions pilot switch hands Bob Whitney flies Wayne Trivin showed homemade Mouse II engine speed consistency way first-place finish John McCollum built 109 museum-quality John built mold fuselage incorporated one-wheel design drop tank would full-scale airplane must finest Mouse II anyone has campaigned Quickie Rat Quickie Rat replaced Fast Rat year judging turnout wise move Engines K&B 4011 8011 Props ranged APC Bolly 8 x 7 8 x 8 range Some airplanes Scat Rat type others Barracuda homemade designs John McColIum ran rent-a-plane Vic Gamer claim first place 62963 Wayne Trivin second 70028 Todd Ryan third 73381 -g Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation colledion 7800 different full color photo studies 1899-1999 I350003-viewlinedrawings IYear2000 Catalog/Guide ICunodo/Mexico$1000 Only $81 IAll Other Counties $1 tOO AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION /1 IScale Medal Reseavch Iehretknweemt 714 9798058 http//wwwimtnet/ims/scolehtm eree NCLRA Banquet NCLRA inducted Henry Nelson Hall Fame Lany Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented John Ballard Dubious Fireman Year Award given Mike McCarthy Mike 1998 winner since no fires Mike keep award Thanks Roy Gould doing excellent job Event Director Special thanks Sig providing fuel official events Fox sponsored NCLRA Fox Racing provided fuel B Team Race Quickie Rat K&B provided three engines Quickie Rat awards Muncie Model & Hobby Vintage B Team Race awards Finally thanks volunteers worked diligently week t Right Stuff Real Shock Absorbing Actiona Sizes Right Any Model Straight OffsetUNtYROBAtII KUbUbI1tUIbtAt1Itt iHETSTAIRCRAFTPtRF0RMANCECERTI'a EasyTo Install Minutes Best Replacement Wire Geara Aircraft Grade Materials Big Performance Increasee Robart Reliability See ye Da Big Nov20 1999 DuPage Cnty Frgrnds LIASU Wheaton IL Get real aircraft Now 4 Sizes R@b@Stvutslperformance el live nOuOotPUtoou functioning oleo strut suspension Robart RoboStruts Smooth stick-to-the-ground Hobo$tut44Gcontrolled landins no bounce Precision manufactured rom aircraft grade chrome floho8tut5OO moly steel lightweight units attest proven Robart reliability performance floho$tut825Robart Manufacturing T5/8 Diem 18-50 lb NAodeIiam 18-50 lb ModelsPOBox 1247 Dept StCharles IL 60174 g Phone630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robartcom right stuff web @ http/Iwwwrobartcom ledastry Leader Retractable Landieg Gear Fixed aed Scale Strets Central Hams HingePeint 1-lieges Medetag Taels aed Mare 100 Model Aviation

Author: D. McDonald


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/12
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

CONTROL LINE RACING mm..m.m ONCE AGAIN Control Line Racing Nats outstanding success Entries up excitement level because close racing NCLRA Fox Racing Julio Isidro Portugal provided technological advance take-apart construction Transporting airplanes luggage Portugal necessitated Most airplanes Mongoose Fox Racer few Vultures others Tim Stone brought flying-wing airplane called Foxbat introduction model brought about protest airplane being ruled spirit event Unfortunately protesters Tims backup airplane much faster flying wing fact Tim ran what would have record-setting time final Pit crews pilots learning workings airplanes No longer see pilots airplanes cannot get back pits pit crews now providing excellent service one-flip starts norm teams utilizing plastic props such Master Airscrew APC records established using wooden props Junior/Senior division always fun watch young pilots outstanding job handling airplanes managing center circle top two Juniors ran faster 61430 first heat racefaster secondand third-place qualifiers Open Jason Stone McHenry IL fast qualifier Jr/Sr 61355 Jason started flying competitively last year certainly shows great improvement rookie season am sure hours flying father Tim uncle Al have helped Scott Matson started Nats second qualifier 61430 Doug Short Muncie IN proved too could run steady became third qualifier Dougs father Greg handled pit-crew duties During finals three fliers away start excellent needles good airspeed appeared some luck good pits would detennine outcome Doug Short showed good speed flew consistent race record 63569 third place Jason Stone stepped up performance during final crew did good job handling stops Jason went record outstanding 60586 second place Scott Matson also stepped up performance sure-handed pit crew came final game Scott became first Junior break sixminute mark 55711 win Fox Racing third year Open Julio Isidro turned very respectable 63397 Julio services fellow countrymen Jose Correia handled pitting duties Carlos Costa provided excellent backup have adapted extremely well American racing 94 Model Aviation Paul Gibeault John Ballard Kenny Perkins Paul seems enjoying himself Steve Wilk makes midair catch Little Quickie Scale Racer making pit stops glow engines flew Mongoose painted Portuguese national colors green yellow red Tim Stone secured third transfer spot 62815 Bob Whitney posted secondfast time 62046 Team MatsonMcDonald established record 53763 first part final proved very airplanes running strong Bob Whitney ran trouble lean setting slowing airplane dramatically Bob forced retire after 75 laps Tim Stone turned excellent 54905 contest would time could touched Team Matson-McDonald backed up its record-setting time recording 53741 finals finals airplanes impounded conclusion mandatory engine teardown John Lowry Dick Lambert handled duties three Junior entries legal Bob Whitneys engine ruled illegal because some chrome work inside engine moved Vic Gamer third spot Special thanks Joim Lowry folks Fox Manufacturing providing three December 1999 95 Bob age launches Tim Stone Bob Scale Racing winner Tim third Les Byrd pits young Josh Shoemakers Mouse entry way Dick Lambert makes spectacular catch during F2C final second-place finish time 24855 LambertlBallard team placed second McCoIlumILee front end Stoo Willoughbys Scale Racer shows damage John McCollums beautiful Mouse II entry far best Mouse after one-bladed prop nicked retired after 117 laps II memory Molded fuselage single wheel engines Junior class well fuel gasket sets teardown engines Slow Rat Now pure horsepower event Slow Rat provides serious ground-shaking thunder airplanes performing up potential single fire seen result better filling systems pit crews doing outstanding jobs getting airplanes started quickly Nelson engine becoming power plant choice first time competitors used Nelsons other engine Two props particular impressive Bolly 8 x 6 Dick Lambert ran 137 bracket Steve Wilks Eliminator series Steve Crystal MN very light fast airplane few competitors able run 13-second bracket 143-145 range using Nelson 36 rearintake/rear-exhaust engine slightly modified venturi system Only 10 seconds separated top six qualifiers final 23980 being fast time 24978 sixth place 96 Model Aviation cu 1PET L-R Scott Matson David Rolley Josh Shoemaker during Tim Stone tries hold off Larry Dziak during Scale Racing Larry Mouse final Scott placed first 51768 finished second Tim third behind Bob Oge final races very close no gaining advantage Bill Bischoff set standard first final race 53500 John Ballard Louisville KY came very close 53934 Third went Mike Greb 54111 Todd Ryan moved final after Dick Lambert withdrew Todd able secure fourth 54875 Steve Wilk finished fifth because longish pitstop Jerry Meyer finished sixth first time recent memory three Junior fliers competed Slow Rat Scott Matson Jason Stone Doug Short did excellent job should commended adventure event am sure will back next year battle again Scott Matson finished first 8297 Jason Stone second 103831 Doug Short third 105382 Scale Racing airframe choice Little Quickie engines choice Gillott Rossi Nelson 15 Nelson showing up larger numbers possibly because availability reduced cost biggest newest innovation single-blade props used Bob Oge Stoo Willoughby actually some Team Race props used Scale Racers rpm props seems greatly increased according watch performance about same guys have run using normal two-bladed props must say performance better competitors Bob became repeat winner using single-blade Some newcomers Scale Race scene Mike McCarthy Todd Ryan campaigned some Nelson-powered Quickies speed decent hindered some new engines lack experience getting out 15s Most teams overcame plug problems 1998 simply changing head clearance keep plug life predictable four Jr/Sr entries decided WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELIi Helicopters Dad ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail 4 Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectroniocom Email vid@dnjelectronici corn orjayne@dnjelectronics AMA ID 256123-Dave & 431890-JayneARRLWBSYSQ 1EWIWVA3WU& WifE WI WEAVIUIUENRWMW 514 WEE SS S SSS S NEW P-3000 CELLS$625 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$550 Fa SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$600 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS new$400 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHED$450 Ea SANYO KR1400 AE$350 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N700 AA CELLS$150 Ea SANYO N500 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAILABLE December 1999 97 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers run final saves some time places tremendous amount pressure pilots crews perform well right start no luxury 70-lap tuneup race Doug Short fastest Scale Racer very light Quickie Nelson engine Unfortunately bad needle setting start lengthy pit hindered perfonnance utilizing 21/2-ounce tank able maintain three-stop race though engine flamed out during first 10 laps Doug finished second 83067 Krystal King did have fastest equipment Nats showed call racing speed reasonable speed good consistent pit stops father Larry Krystal does ETAHJ2WF InIootCAVpssycaI hat can fDa/I kim poivet Jump Starta standard feature CHEETAH engines allows sate easy starts No spngs external starter motors needed Jump Start isa pradact CII Electrvrrics excellent job flying really brings alrplane pits very quick pace Third place went Scott Matson disappointed performance flown hours preparing event lean setting lengthy unscheduled stop resulted 93030 third place Open category heat races good marred array unexplained problems rather slow 307 made final transfer spot final usually have run less three minutes make final closest heat race between Larry Dziak Tim Stone Dave McDonald Bob Oge doing pitting Both competitors ran extremely strong one-flip starts one-flip pits recorded 25632 25870 respectively Stoo Willoughby held fast time after heat races 24051 slightly slower record time Final races proved mirror image heat races Stoo Willoughby suffered minor problem one-bladed prop alcked takeoff resulting out balance prop literally shook front end airplane apart retire after 117 laps Bob Oge survived trouble recorded very strong 53890 clalm first place Bob hit prop four times three-stop race Larry Dziak second Tim Stone third Mike McCarthy fourth Jim W Ricketts fifth F2C largest Nats contingent some years F2C would prove exciting nerve-wracking Equipment Mazniak variety some Vorobiev equipment also use Most teams running 180-185 range speeds fairly equal emphasis pitting will determine outcome cases limited amount fuel airplanes will pitting about same time pits become hectic NASCAR pit area airplanes taking off landing being serviced very confined space 1-800-517-4273 SPECIAL SHAPES Craftsmen serving craftsmen WWW specialshapes corn tubing telescopic therefore preferred true hobbyist Call today get complete product Ship worldwide Ship next day Ship Low Minimums line catalog visit website true supplier modelers metals needs Mention ad number 98 will give 10% off next order 160 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 Call U5 TODAY 98 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 16OSteiscaie C tnion Plais$500 SPPS 12OO Doenlabon 00 ASP ModeIAjjtm1tCorabucon Plan$500 ASP SceAtDmn~rtgs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VelC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave nsboro NC 27403 PHONE/FAX 336-292-5239 Two year limited warranty Turns 1 8xl 0 prop 7200 RPM Prop bolt dlled tapped toreasyspinner N attachment High capacity CD ignition *11 During early races hectic pits took its toll Ballard/Lambert away start followed Ryan/Whitney Dziak/McDonald As came time first pit Ballard/Lambert first As Dick Lambert getting ready hit prop Larry Dziak brought model unfortunately snagged lines causing both airplanes pulled circle Two laps later Todd Ryan came roaring pit hit wing Ballard/Lambert entry virtually destroyed wing rendering airplane unflyable need major repair provided wakeup call other competitors subsequent heat races fairly uneventful McCollumILee claimed first transfer spot 32425 Ballard/Lambert second 32540 third spot went Willoughby/Oge 33937 final proved quite race start three teams running Ballard slightly soft setting resulting running outside circle problem soon corrected natural heating engine unscheduled stop Stoo Willoughby first retire shortly after first pit stop two-up race remainder 200 laps McCollum perfect setting Bill Lee did excellent job pits Ballard still soft setting made race anyway McCollumILee finished first 70081 Ballard/Lambert second 73775 Willoughby/Oge third Vintage B Team Race Held first time years turnout less spectacular four entries Portuguese contingent Julio Isidro Carlos Costa Jose Correia far fastest equipment Paul Haley UK second-fastest equipment developed tank leak prevented him finishing races Julio Isidro lapping competition approximately four laps won 74931 Bob Whitney finished second 101425 Dave Betz third 115359 Mouse weather just like competition hot Watching Juniors Seniors fly always exciting plenty action circle crowd adult racers gives moral support Scott Matson broke own record establishing new heat-race final-race recordparticularly impressive because engine running 10% nitro fuel Improvements engine include Bob Oge chromed sleeve head Nelson plug Dave McDonald Josh Shoemaker flew good race excellent speed 24855 David Rolley set Senior record heat time 24468 Scott Matsons heat time 23757 well below current record Junior/Senior final set three pilots did excellent job flying airplanes getting pits David Rolley able run 63079 Josh December1999 99 FAI MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSFAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS FAITAN II RUBBER 1/4 i46 10 3A2A6 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 PIM delivered US 10 lb box $135w UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FF kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873 Shoemaker ran 62905 Scott Matson won 51768 Open division always fun watch adults go running after small sometimes-fmstrating airplanes Wayne Trivin new home-built reed-valve engine posted blistering 22112 heat race New Mouse participant Kenny Perkins also gave good account himself did current record-holding team Bill Lee John MeCollum Three nine finalists ran four-minute bracket third place going Bill Lee 45870 second Wayne Trivin 44301 first place record-holder Paul Gibeault 42200 Mouse II VAs Shurikens real hot handmade engine Wayne Trivin made some extremely fast Mouse II airplanes Paul Gibeaults Shuriken extremely fast far class field unfortunately Paul engine would restart bet Steve Wilk borrowed VA-powered airplane utilized bladder system off ground like rocket fact two occasions pilot switch hands Bob Whitney flies Wayne Trivin showed homemade Mouse II engine speed consistency way first-place finish John McCollum built 109 museum-quality John built mold fuselage incorporated one-wheel design drop tank would full-scale airplane must finest Mouse II anyone has campaigned Quickie Rat Quickie Rat replaced Fast Rat year judging turnout wise move Engines K&B 4011 8011 Props ranged APC Bolly 8 x 7 8 x 8 range Some airplanes Scat Rat type others Barracuda homemade designs John McColIum ran rent-a-plane Vic Gamer claim first place 62963 Wayne Trivin second 70028 Todd Ryan third 73381 -g Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation colledion 7800 different full color photo studies 1899-1999 I350003-viewlinedrawings IYear2000 Catalog/Guide ICunodo/Mexico$1000 Only $81 IAll Other Counties $1 tOO AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION /1 IScale Medal Reseavch Iehretknweemt 714 9798058 http//wwwimtnet/ims/scolehtm eree NCLRA Banquet NCLRA inducted Henry Nelson Hall Fame Lany Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented John Ballard Dubious Fireman Year Award given Mike McCarthy Mike 1998 winner since no fires Mike keep award Thanks Roy Gould doing excellent job Event Director Special thanks Sig providing fuel official events Fox sponsored NCLRA Fox Racing provided fuel B Team Race Quickie Rat K&B provided three engines Quickie Rat awards Muncie Model & Hobby Vintage B Team Race awards Finally thanks volunteers worked diligently week t Right Stuff Real Shock Absorbing Actiona Sizes Right Any Model Straight OffsetUNtYROBAtII KUbUbI1tUIbtAt1Itt iHETSTAIRCRAFTPtRF0RMANCECERTI'a EasyTo Install Minutes Best Replacement Wire Geara Aircraft Grade Materials Big Performance Increasee Robart Reliability See ye Da Big Nov20 1999 DuPage Cnty Frgrnds LIASU Wheaton IL Get real aircraft Now 4 Sizes R@b@Stvutslperformance el live nOuOotPUtoou functioning oleo strut suspension Robart RoboStruts Smooth stick-to-the-ground Hobo$tut44Gcontrolled landins no bounce Precision manufactured rom aircraft grade chrome floho8tut5OO moly steel lightweight units attest proven Robart reliability performance floho$tut825Robart Manufacturing T5/8 Diem 18-50 lb NAodeIiam 18-50 lb ModelsPOBox 1247 Dept StCharles IL 60174 g Phone630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robartcom right stuff web @ http/Iwwwrobartcom ledastry Leader Retractable Landieg Gear Fixed aed Scale Strets Central Hams HingePeint 1-lieges Medetag Taels aed Mare 100 Model Aviation

Author: D. McDonald


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/12
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

CONTROL LINE RACING mm..m.m ONCE AGAIN Control Line Racing Nats outstanding success Entries up excitement level because close racing NCLRA Fox Racing Julio Isidro Portugal provided technological advance take-apart construction Transporting airplanes luggage Portugal necessitated Most airplanes Mongoose Fox Racer few Vultures others Tim Stone brought flying-wing airplane called Foxbat introduction model brought about protest airplane being ruled spirit event Unfortunately protesters Tims backup airplane much faster flying wing fact Tim ran what would have record-setting time final Pit crews pilots learning workings airplanes No longer see pilots airplanes cannot get back pits pit crews now providing excellent service one-flip starts norm teams utilizing plastic props such Master Airscrew APC records established using wooden props Junior/Senior division always fun watch young pilots outstanding job handling airplanes managing center circle top two Juniors ran faster 61430 first heat racefaster secondand third-place qualifiers Open Jason Stone McHenry IL fast qualifier Jr/Sr 61355 Jason started flying competitively last year certainly shows great improvement rookie season am sure hours flying father Tim uncle Al have helped Scott Matson started Nats second qualifier 61430 Doug Short Muncie IN proved too could run steady became third qualifier Dougs father Greg handled pit-crew duties During finals three fliers away start excellent needles good airspeed appeared some luck good pits would detennine outcome Doug Short showed good speed flew consistent race record 63569 third place Jason Stone stepped up performance during final crew did good job handling stops Jason went record outstanding 60586 second place Scott Matson also stepped up performance sure-handed pit crew came final game Scott became first Junior break sixminute mark 55711 win Fox Racing third year Open Julio Isidro turned very respectable 63397 Julio services fellow countrymen Jose Correia handled pitting duties Carlos Costa provided excellent backup have adapted extremely well American racing 94 Model Aviation Paul Gibeault John Ballard Kenny Perkins Paul seems enjoying himself Steve Wilk makes midair catch Little Quickie Scale Racer making pit stops glow engines flew Mongoose painted Portuguese national colors green yellow red Tim Stone secured third transfer spot 62815 Bob Whitney posted secondfast time 62046 Team MatsonMcDonald established record 53763 first part final proved very airplanes running strong Bob Whitney ran trouble lean setting slowing airplane dramatically Bob forced retire after 75 laps Tim Stone turned excellent 54905 contest would time could touched Team Matson-McDonald backed up its record-setting time recording 53741 finals finals airplanes impounded conclusion mandatory engine teardown John Lowry Dick Lambert handled duties three Junior entries legal Bob Whitneys engine ruled illegal because some chrome work inside engine moved Vic Gamer third spot Special thanks Joim Lowry folks Fox Manufacturing providing three December 1999 95 Bob age launches Tim Stone Bob Scale Racing winner Tim third Les Byrd pits young Josh Shoemakers Mouse entry way Dick Lambert makes spectacular catch during F2C final second-place finish time 24855 LambertlBallard team placed second McCoIlumILee front end Stoo Willoughbys Scale Racer shows damage John McCollums beautiful Mouse II entry far best Mouse after one-bladed prop nicked retired after 117 laps II memory Molded fuselage single wheel engines Junior class well fuel gasket sets teardown engines Slow Rat Now pure horsepower event Slow Rat provides serious ground-shaking thunder airplanes performing up potential single fire seen result better filling systems pit crews doing outstanding jobs getting airplanes started quickly Nelson engine becoming power plant choice first time competitors used Nelsons other engine Two props particular impressive Bolly 8 x 6 Dick Lambert ran 137 bracket Steve Wilks Eliminator series Steve Crystal MN very light fast airplane few competitors able run 13-second bracket 143-145 range using Nelson 36 rearintake/rear-exhaust engine slightly modified venturi system Only 10 seconds separated top six qualifiers final 23980 being fast time 24978 sixth place 96 Model Aviation cu 1PET L-R Scott Matson David Rolley Josh Shoemaker during Tim Stone tries hold off Larry Dziak during Scale Racing Larry Mouse final Scott placed first 51768 finished second Tim third behind Bob Oge final races very close no gaining advantage Bill Bischoff set standard first final race 53500 John Ballard Louisville KY came very close 53934 Third went Mike Greb 54111 Todd Ryan moved final after Dick Lambert withdrew Todd able secure fourth 54875 Steve Wilk finished fifth because longish pitstop Jerry Meyer finished sixth first time recent memory three Junior fliers competed Slow Rat Scott Matson Jason Stone Doug Short did excellent job should commended adventure event am sure will back next year battle again Scott Matson finished first 8297 Jason Stone second 103831 Doug Short third 105382 Scale Racing airframe choice Little Quickie engines choice Gillott Rossi Nelson 15 Nelson showing up larger numbers possibly because availability reduced cost biggest newest innovation single-blade props used Bob Oge Stoo Willoughby actually some Team Race props used Scale Racers rpm props seems greatly increased according watch performance about same guys have run using normal two-bladed props must say performance better competitors Bob became repeat winner using single-blade Some newcomers Scale Race scene Mike McCarthy Todd Ryan campaigned some Nelson-powered Quickies speed decent hindered some new engines lack experience getting out 15s Most teams overcame plug problems 1998 simply changing head clearance keep plug life predictable four Jr/Sr entries decided WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELIi Helicopters Dad ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail 4 Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectroniocom Email vid@dnjelectronici corn orjayne@dnjelectronics AMA ID 256123-Dave & 431890-JayneARRLWBSYSQ 1EWIWVA3WU& WifE WI WEAVIUIUENRWMW 514 WEE SS S SSS S NEW P-3000 CELLS$625 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$550 Fa SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$600 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS new$400 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHED$450 Ea SANYO KR1400 AE$350 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N700 AA CELLS$150 Ea SANYO N500 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAILABLE December 1999 97 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers run final saves some time places tremendous amount pressure pilots crews perform well right start no luxury 70-lap tuneup race Doug Short fastest Scale Racer very light Quickie Nelson engine Unfortunately bad needle setting start lengthy pit hindered perfonnance utilizing 21/2-ounce tank able maintain three-stop race though engine flamed out during first 10 laps Doug finished second 83067 Krystal King did have fastest equipment Nats showed call racing speed reasonable speed good consistent pit stops father Larry Krystal does ETAHJ2WF InIootCAVpssycaI hat can fDa/I kim poivet Jump Starta standard feature CHEETAH engines allows sate easy starts No spngs external starter motors needed Jump Start isa pradact CII Electrvrrics excellent job flying really brings alrplane pits very quick pace Third place went Scott Matson disappointed performance flown hours preparing event lean setting lengthy unscheduled stop resulted 93030 third place Open category heat races good marred array unexplained problems rather slow 307 made final transfer spot final usually have run less three minutes make final closest heat race between Larry Dziak Tim Stone Dave McDonald Bob Oge doing pitting Both competitors ran extremely strong one-flip starts one-flip pits recorded 25632 25870 respectively Stoo Willoughby held fast time after heat races 24051 slightly slower record time Final races proved mirror image heat races Stoo Willoughby suffered minor problem one-bladed prop alcked takeoff resulting out balance prop literally shook front end airplane apart retire after 117 laps Bob Oge survived trouble recorded very strong 53890 clalm first place Bob hit prop four times three-stop race Larry Dziak second Tim Stone third Mike McCarthy fourth Jim W Ricketts fifth F2C largest Nats contingent some years F2C would prove exciting nerve-wracking Equipment Mazniak variety some Vorobiev equipment also use Most teams running 180-185 range speeds fairly equal emphasis pitting will determine outcome cases limited amount fuel airplanes will pitting about same time pits become hectic NASCAR pit area airplanes taking off landing being serviced very confined space 1-800-517-4273 SPECIAL SHAPES Craftsmen serving craftsmen WWW specialshapes corn tubing telescopic therefore preferred true hobbyist Call today get complete product Ship worldwide Ship next day Ship Low Minimums line catalog visit website true supplier modelers metals needs Mention ad number 98 will give 10% off next order 160 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 Call U5 TODAY 98 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 16OSteiscaie C tnion Plais$500 SPPS 12OO Doenlabon 00 ASP ModeIAjjtm1tCorabucon Plan$500 ASP SceAtDmn~rtgs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VelC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave nsboro NC 27403 PHONE/FAX 336-292-5239 Two year limited warranty Turns 1 8xl 0 prop 7200 RPM Prop bolt dlled tapped toreasyspinner N attachment High capacity CD ignition *11 During early races hectic pits took its toll Ballard/Lambert away start followed Ryan/Whitney Dziak/McDonald As came time first pit Ballard/Lambert first As Dick Lambert getting ready hit prop Larry Dziak brought model unfortunately snagged lines causing both airplanes pulled circle Two laps later Todd Ryan came roaring pit hit wing Ballard/Lambert entry virtually destroyed wing rendering airplane unflyable need major repair provided wakeup call other competitors subsequent heat races fairly uneventful McCollumILee claimed first transfer spot 32425 Ballard/Lambert second 32540 third spot went Willoughby/Oge 33937 final proved quite race start three teams running Ballard slightly soft setting resulting running outside circle problem soon corrected natural heating engine unscheduled stop Stoo Willoughby first retire shortly after first pit stop two-up race remainder 200 laps McCollum perfect setting Bill Lee did excellent job pits Ballard still soft setting made race anyway McCollumILee finished first 70081 Ballard/Lambert second 73775 Willoughby/Oge third Vintage B Team Race Held first time years turnout less spectacular four entries Portuguese contingent Julio Isidro Carlos Costa Jose Correia far fastest equipment Paul Haley UK second-fastest equipment developed tank leak prevented him finishing races Julio Isidro lapping competition approximately four laps won 74931 Bob Whitney finished second 101425 Dave Betz third 115359 Mouse weather just like competition hot Watching Juniors Seniors fly always exciting plenty action circle crowd adult racers gives moral support Scott Matson broke own record establishing new heat-race final-race recordparticularly impressive because engine running 10% nitro fuel Improvements engine include Bob Oge chromed sleeve head Nelson plug Dave McDonald Josh Shoemaker flew good race excellent speed 24855 David Rolley set Senior record heat time 24468 Scott Matsons heat time 23757 well below current record Junior/Senior final set three pilots did excellent job flying airplanes getting pits David Rolley able run 63079 Josh December1999 99 FAI MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSFAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS FAITAN II RUBBER 1/4 i46 10 3A2A6 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 PIM delivered US 10 lb box $135w UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FF kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873 Shoemaker ran 62905 Scott Matson won 51768 Open division always fun watch adults go running after small sometimes-fmstrating airplanes Wayne Trivin new home-built reed-valve engine posted blistering 22112 heat race New Mouse participant Kenny Perkins also gave good account himself did current record-holding team Bill Lee John MeCollum Three nine finalists ran four-minute bracket third place going Bill Lee 45870 second Wayne Trivin 44301 first place record-holder Paul Gibeault 42200 Mouse II VAs Shurikens real hot handmade engine Wayne Trivin made some extremely fast Mouse II airplanes Paul Gibeaults Shuriken extremely fast far class field unfortunately Paul engine would restart bet Steve Wilk borrowed VA-powered airplane utilized bladder system off ground like rocket fact two occasions pilot switch hands Bob Whitney flies Wayne Trivin showed homemade Mouse II engine speed consistency way first-place finish John McCollum built 109 museum-quality John built mold fuselage incorporated one-wheel design drop tank would full-scale airplane must finest Mouse II anyone has campaigned Quickie Rat Quickie Rat replaced Fast Rat year judging turnout wise move Engines K&B 4011 8011 Props ranged APC Bolly 8 x 7 8 x 8 range Some airplanes Scat Rat type others Barracuda homemade designs John McColIum ran rent-a-plane Vic Gamer claim first place 62963 Wayne Trivin second 70028 Todd Ryan third 73381 -g Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation colledion 7800 different full color photo studies 1899-1999 I350003-viewlinedrawings IYear2000 Catalog/Guide ICunodo/Mexico$1000 Only $81 IAll Other Counties $1 tOO AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION /1 IScale Medal Reseavch Iehretknweemt 714 9798058 http//wwwimtnet/ims/scolehtm eree NCLRA Banquet NCLRA inducted Henry Nelson Hall Fame Lany Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented John Ballard Dubious Fireman Year Award given Mike McCarthy Mike 1998 winner since no fires Mike keep award Thanks Roy Gould doing excellent job Event Director Special thanks Sig providing fuel official events Fox sponsored NCLRA Fox Racing provided fuel B Team Race Quickie Rat K&B provided three engines Quickie Rat awards Muncie Model & Hobby Vintage B Team Race awards Finally thanks volunteers worked diligently week t Right Stuff Real Shock Absorbing Actiona Sizes Right Any Model Straight OffsetUNtYROBAtII KUbUbI1tUIbtAt1Itt iHETSTAIRCRAFTPtRF0RMANCECERTI'a EasyTo Install Minutes Best Replacement Wire Geara Aircraft Grade Materials Big Performance Increasee Robart Reliability See ye Da Big Nov20 1999 DuPage Cnty Frgrnds LIASU Wheaton IL Get real aircraft Now 4 Sizes R@b@Stvutslperformance el live nOuOotPUtoou functioning oleo strut suspension Robart RoboStruts Smooth stick-to-the-ground Hobo$tut44Gcontrolled landins no bounce Precision manufactured rom aircraft grade chrome floho8tut5OO moly steel lightweight units attest proven Robart reliability performance floho$tut825Robart Manufacturing T5/8 Diem 18-50 lb NAodeIiam 18-50 lb ModelsPOBox 1247 Dept StCharles IL 60174 g Phone630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robartcom right stuff web @ http/Iwwwrobartcom ledastry Leader Retractable Landieg Gear Fixed aed Scale Strets Central Hams HingePeint 1-lieges Medetag Taels aed Mare 100 Model Aviation

Author: D. McDonald


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/12
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

CONTROL LINE RACING mm..m.m ONCE AGAIN Control Line Racing Nats outstanding success Entries up excitement level because close racing NCLRA Fox Racing Julio Isidro Portugal provided technological advance take-apart construction Transporting airplanes luggage Portugal necessitated Most airplanes Mongoose Fox Racer few Vultures others Tim Stone brought flying-wing airplane called Foxbat introduction model brought about protest airplane being ruled spirit event Unfortunately protesters Tims backup airplane much faster flying wing fact Tim ran what would have record-setting time final Pit crews pilots learning workings airplanes No longer see pilots airplanes cannot get back pits pit crews now providing excellent service one-flip starts norm teams utilizing plastic props such Master Airscrew APC records established using wooden props Junior/Senior division always fun watch young pilots outstanding job handling airplanes managing center circle top two Juniors ran faster 61430 first heat racefaster secondand third-place qualifiers Open Jason Stone McHenry IL fast qualifier Jr/Sr 61355 Jason started flying competitively last year certainly shows great improvement rookie season am sure hours flying father Tim uncle Al have helped Scott Matson started Nats second qualifier 61430 Doug Short Muncie IN proved too could run steady became third qualifier Dougs father Greg handled pit-crew duties During finals three fliers away start excellent needles good airspeed appeared some luck good pits would detennine outcome Doug Short showed good speed flew consistent race record 63569 third place Jason Stone stepped up performance during final crew did good job handling stops Jason went record outstanding 60586 second place Scott Matson also stepped up performance sure-handed pit crew came final game Scott became first Junior break sixminute mark 55711 win Fox Racing third year Open Julio Isidro turned very respectable 63397 Julio services fellow countrymen Jose Correia handled pitting duties Carlos Costa provided excellent backup have adapted extremely well American racing 94 Model Aviation Paul Gibeault John Ballard Kenny Perkins Paul seems enjoying himself Steve Wilk makes midair catch Little Quickie Scale Racer making pit stops glow engines flew Mongoose painted Portuguese national colors green yellow red Tim Stone secured third transfer spot 62815 Bob Whitney posted secondfast time 62046 Team MatsonMcDonald established record 53763 first part final proved very airplanes running strong Bob Whitney ran trouble lean setting slowing airplane dramatically Bob forced retire after 75 laps Tim Stone turned excellent 54905 contest would time could touched Team Matson-McDonald backed up its record-setting time recording 53741 finals finals airplanes impounded conclusion mandatory engine teardown John Lowry Dick Lambert handled duties three Junior entries legal Bob Whitneys engine ruled illegal because some chrome work inside engine moved Vic Gamer third spot Special thanks Joim Lowry folks Fox Manufacturing providing three December 1999 95 Bob age launches Tim Stone Bob Scale Racing winner Tim third Les Byrd pits young Josh Shoemakers Mouse entry way Dick Lambert makes spectacular catch during F2C final second-place finish time 24855 LambertlBallard team placed second McCoIlumILee front end Stoo Willoughbys Scale Racer shows damage John McCollums beautiful Mouse II entry far best Mouse after one-bladed prop nicked retired after 117 laps II memory Molded fuselage single wheel engines Junior class well fuel gasket sets teardown engines Slow Rat Now pure horsepower event Slow Rat provides serious ground-shaking thunder airplanes performing up potential single fire seen result better filling systems pit crews doing outstanding jobs getting airplanes started quickly Nelson engine becoming power plant choice first time competitors used Nelsons other engine Two props particular impressive Bolly 8 x 6 Dick Lambert ran 137 bracket Steve Wilks Eliminator series Steve Crystal MN very light fast airplane few competitors able run 13-second bracket 143-145 range using Nelson 36 rearintake/rear-exhaust engine slightly modified venturi system Only 10 seconds separated top six qualifiers final 23980 being fast time 24978 sixth place 96 Model Aviation cu 1PET L-R Scott Matson David Rolley Josh Shoemaker during Tim Stone tries hold off Larry Dziak during Scale Racing Larry Mouse final Scott placed first 51768 finished second Tim third behind Bob Oge final races very close no gaining advantage Bill Bischoff set standard first final race 53500 John Ballard Louisville KY came very close 53934 Third went Mike Greb 54111 Todd Ryan moved final after Dick Lambert withdrew Todd able secure fourth 54875 Steve Wilk finished fifth because longish pitstop Jerry Meyer finished sixth first time recent memory three Junior fliers competed Slow Rat Scott Matson Jason Stone Doug Short did excellent job should commended adventure event am sure will back next year battle again Scott Matson finished first 8297 Jason Stone second 103831 Doug Short third 105382 Scale Racing airframe choice Little Quickie engines choice Gillott Rossi Nelson 15 Nelson showing up larger numbers possibly because availability reduced cost biggest newest innovation single-blade props used Bob Oge Stoo Willoughby actually some Team Race props used Scale Racers rpm props seems greatly increased according watch performance about same guys have run using normal two-bladed props must say performance better competitors Bob became repeat winner using single-blade Some newcomers Scale Race scene Mike McCarthy Todd Ryan campaigned some Nelson-powered Quickies speed decent hindered some new engines lack experience getting out 15s Most teams overcame plug problems 1998 simply changing head clearance keep plug life predictable four Jr/Sr entries decided WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELIi Helicopters Dad ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail 4 Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectroniocom Email vid@dnjelectronici corn orjayne@dnjelectronics AMA ID 256123-Dave & 431890-JayneARRLWBSYSQ 1EWIWVA3WU& WifE WI WEAVIUIUENRWMW 514 WEE SS S SSS S NEW P-3000 CELLS$625 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$550 Fa SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$600 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS new$400 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHED$450 Ea SANYO KR1400 AE$350 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N700 AA CELLS$150 Ea SANYO N500 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAILABLE December 1999 97 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers run final saves some time places tremendous amount pressure pilots crews perform well right start no luxury 70-lap tuneup race Doug Short fastest Scale Racer very light Quickie Nelson engine Unfortunately bad needle setting start lengthy pit hindered perfonnance utilizing 21/2-ounce tank able maintain three-stop race though engine flamed out during first 10 laps Doug finished second 83067 Krystal King did have fastest equipment Nats showed call racing speed reasonable speed good consistent pit stops father Larry Krystal does ETAHJ2WF InIootCAVpssycaI hat can fDa/I kim poivet Jump Starta standard feature CHEETAH engines allows sate easy starts No spngs external starter motors needed Jump Start isa pradact CII Electrvrrics excellent job flying really brings alrplane pits very quick pace Third place went Scott Matson disappointed performance flown hours preparing event lean setting lengthy unscheduled stop resulted 93030 third place Open category heat races good marred array unexplained problems rather slow 307 made final transfer spot final usually have run less three minutes make final closest heat race between Larry Dziak Tim Stone Dave McDonald Bob Oge doing pitting Both competitors ran extremely strong one-flip starts one-flip pits recorded 25632 25870 respectively Stoo Willoughby held fast time after heat races 24051 slightly slower record time Final races proved mirror image heat races Stoo Willoughby suffered minor problem one-bladed prop alcked takeoff resulting out balance prop literally shook front end airplane apart retire after 117 laps Bob Oge survived trouble recorded very strong 53890 clalm first place Bob hit prop four times three-stop race Larry Dziak second Tim Stone third Mike McCarthy fourth Jim W Ricketts fifth F2C largest Nats contingent some years F2C would prove exciting nerve-wracking Equipment Mazniak variety some Vorobiev equipment also use Most teams running 180-185 range speeds fairly equal emphasis pitting will determine outcome cases limited amount fuel airplanes will pitting about same time pits become hectic NASCAR pit area airplanes taking off landing being serviced very confined space 1-800-517-4273 SPECIAL SHAPES Craftsmen serving craftsmen WWW specialshapes corn tubing telescopic therefore preferred true hobbyist Call today get complete product Ship worldwide Ship next day Ship Low Minimums line catalog visit website true supplier modelers metals needs Mention ad number 98 will give 10% off next order 160 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 Call U5 TODAY 98 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 16OSteiscaie C tnion Plais$500 SPPS 12OO Doenlabon 00 ASP ModeIAjjtm1tCorabucon Plan$500 ASP SceAtDmn~rtgs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VelC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave nsboro NC 27403 PHONE/FAX 336-292-5239 Two year limited warranty Turns 1 8xl 0 prop 7200 RPM Prop bolt dlled tapped toreasyspinner N attachment High capacity CD ignition *11 During early races hectic pits took its toll Ballard/Lambert away start followed Ryan/Whitney Dziak/McDonald As came time first pit Ballard/Lambert first As Dick Lambert getting ready hit prop Larry Dziak brought model unfortunately snagged lines causing both airplanes pulled circle Two laps later Todd Ryan came roaring pit hit wing Ballard/Lambert entry virtually destroyed wing rendering airplane unflyable need major repair provided wakeup call other competitors subsequent heat races fairly uneventful McCollumILee claimed first transfer spot 32425 Ballard/Lambert second 32540 third spot went Willoughby/Oge 33937 final proved quite race start three teams running Ballard slightly soft setting resulting running outside circle problem soon corrected natural heating engine unscheduled stop Stoo Willoughby first retire shortly after first pit stop two-up race remainder 200 laps McCollum perfect setting Bill Lee did excellent job pits Ballard still soft setting made race anyway McCollumILee finished first 70081 Ballard/Lambert second 73775 Willoughby/Oge third Vintage B Team Race Held first time years turnout less spectacular four entries Portuguese contingent Julio Isidro Carlos Costa Jose Correia far fastest equipment Paul Haley UK second-fastest equipment developed tank leak prevented him finishing races Julio Isidro lapping competition approximately four laps won 74931 Bob Whitney finished second 101425 Dave Betz third 115359 Mouse weather just like competition hot Watching Juniors Seniors fly always exciting plenty action circle crowd adult racers gives moral support Scott Matson broke own record establishing new heat-race final-race recordparticularly impressive because engine running 10% nitro fuel Improvements engine include Bob Oge chromed sleeve head Nelson plug Dave McDonald Josh Shoemaker flew good race excellent speed 24855 David Rolley set Senior record heat time 24468 Scott Matsons heat time 23757 well below current record Junior/Senior final set three pilots did excellent job flying airplanes getting pits David Rolley able run 63079 Josh December1999 99 FAI MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSFAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS FAITAN II RUBBER 1/4 i46 10 3A2A6 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 PIM delivered US 10 lb box $135w UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FF kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873 Shoemaker ran 62905 Scott Matson won 51768 Open division always fun watch adults go running after small sometimes-fmstrating airplanes Wayne Trivin new home-built reed-valve engine posted blistering 22112 heat race New Mouse participant Kenny Perkins also gave good account himself did current record-holding team Bill Lee John MeCollum Three nine finalists ran four-minute bracket third place going Bill Lee 45870 second Wayne Trivin 44301 first place record-holder Paul Gibeault 42200 Mouse II VAs Shurikens real hot handmade engine Wayne Trivin made some extremely fast Mouse II airplanes Paul Gibeaults Shuriken extremely fast far class field unfortunately Paul engine would restart bet Steve Wilk borrowed VA-powered airplane utilized bladder system off ground like rocket fact two occasions pilot switch hands Bob Whitney flies Wayne Trivin showed homemade Mouse II engine speed consistency way first-place finish John McCollum built 109 museum-quality John built mold fuselage incorporated one-wheel design drop tank would full-scale airplane must finest Mouse II anyone has campaigned Quickie Rat Quickie Rat replaced Fast Rat year judging turnout wise move Engines K&B 4011 8011 Props ranged APC Bolly 8 x 7 8 x 8 range Some airplanes Scat Rat type others Barracuda homemade designs John McColIum ran rent-a-plane Vic Gamer claim first place 62963 Wayne Trivin second 70028 Todd Ryan third 73381 -g Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation colledion 7800 different full color photo studies 1899-1999 I350003-viewlinedrawings IYear2000 Catalog/Guide ICunodo/Mexico$1000 Only $81 IAll Other Counties $1 tOO AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION /1 IScale Medal Reseavch Iehretknweemt 714 9798058 http//wwwimtnet/ims/scolehtm eree NCLRA Banquet NCLRA inducted Henry Nelson Hall Fame Lany Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented John Ballard Dubious Fireman Year Award given Mike McCarthy Mike 1998 winner since no fires Mike keep award Thanks Roy Gould doing excellent job Event Director Special thanks Sig providing fuel official events Fox sponsored NCLRA Fox Racing provided fuel B Team Race Quickie Rat K&B provided three engines Quickie Rat awards Muncie Model & Hobby Vintage B Team Race awards Finally thanks volunteers worked diligently week t Right Stuff Real Shock Absorbing Actiona Sizes Right Any Model Straight OffsetUNtYROBAtII KUbUbI1tUIbtAt1Itt iHETSTAIRCRAFTPtRF0RMANCECERTI'a EasyTo Install Minutes Best Replacement Wire Geara Aircraft Grade Materials Big Performance Increasee Robart Reliability See ye Da Big Nov20 1999 DuPage Cnty Frgrnds LIASU Wheaton IL Get real aircraft Now 4 Sizes R@b@Stvutslperformance el live nOuOotPUtoou functioning oleo strut suspension Robart RoboStruts Smooth stick-to-the-ground Hobo$tut44Gcontrolled landins no bounce Precision manufactured rom aircraft grade chrome floho8tut5OO moly steel lightweight units attest proven Robart reliability performance floho$tut825Robart Manufacturing T5/8 Diem 18-50 lb NAodeIiam 18-50 lb ModelsPOBox 1247 Dept StCharles IL 60174 g Phone630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robartcom right stuff web @ http/Iwwwrobartcom ledastry Leader Retractable Landieg Gear Fixed aed Scale Strets Central Hams HingePeint 1-lieges Medetag Taels aed Mare 100 Model Aviation

Author: D. McDonald


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/12
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

CONTROL LINE RACING mm..m.m ONCE AGAIN Control Line Racing Nats outstanding success Entries up excitement level because close racing NCLRA Fox Racing Julio Isidro Portugal provided technological advance take-apart construction Transporting airplanes luggage Portugal necessitated Most airplanes Mongoose Fox Racer few Vultures others Tim Stone brought flying-wing airplane called Foxbat introduction model brought about protest airplane being ruled spirit event Unfortunately protesters Tims backup airplane much faster flying wing fact Tim ran what would have record-setting time final Pit crews pilots learning workings airplanes No longer see pilots airplanes cannot get back pits pit crews now providing excellent service one-flip starts norm teams utilizing plastic props such Master Airscrew APC records established using wooden props Junior/Senior division always fun watch young pilots outstanding job handling airplanes managing center circle top two Juniors ran faster 61430 first heat racefaster secondand third-place qualifiers Open Jason Stone McHenry IL fast qualifier Jr/Sr 61355 Jason started flying competitively last year certainly shows great improvement rookie season am sure hours flying father Tim uncle Al have helped Scott Matson started Nats second qualifier 61430 Doug Short Muncie IN proved too could run steady became third qualifier Dougs father Greg handled pit-crew duties During finals three fliers away start excellent needles good airspeed appeared some luck good pits would detennine outcome Doug Short showed good speed flew consistent race record 63569 third place Jason Stone stepped up performance during final crew did good job handling stops Jason went record outstanding 60586 second place Scott Matson also stepped up performance sure-handed pit crew came final game Scott became first Junior break sixminute mark 55711 win Fox Racing third year Open Julio Isidro turned very respectable 63397 Julio services fellow countrymen Jose Correia handled pitting duties Carlos Costa provided excellent backup have adapted extremely well American racing 94 Model Aviation Paul Gibeault John Ballard Kenny Perkins Paul seems enjoying himself Steve Wilk makes midair catch Little Quickie Scale Racer making pit stops glow engines flew Mongoose painted Portuguese national colors green yellow red Tim Stone secured third transfer spot 62815 Bob Whitney posted secondfast time 62046 Team MatsonMcDonald established record 53763 first part final proved very airplanes running strong Bob Whitney ran trouble lean setting slowing airplane dramatically Bob forced retire after 75 laps Tim Stone turned excellent 54905 contest would time could touched Team Matson-McDonald backed up its record-setting time recording 53741 finals finals airplanes impounded conclusion mandatory engine teardown John Lowry Dick Lambert handled duties three Junior entries legal Bob Whitneys engine ruled illegal because some chrome work inside engine moved Vic Gamer third spot Special thanks Joim Lowry folks Fox Manufacturing providing three December 1999 95 Bob age launches Tim Stone Bob Scale Racing winner Tim third Les Byrd pits young Josh Shoemakers Mouse entry way Dick Lambert makes spectacular catch during F2C final second-place finish time 24855 LambertlBallard team placed second McCoIlumILee front end Stoo Willoughbys Scale Racer shows damage John McCollums beautiful Mouse II entry far best Mouse after one-bladed prop nicked retired after 117 laps II memory Molded fuselage single wheel engines Junior class well fuel gasket sets teardown engines Slow Rat Now pure horsepower event Slow Rat provides serious ground-shaking thunder airplanes performing up potential single fire seen result better filling systems pit crews doing outstanding jobs getting airplanes started quickly Nelson engine becoming power plant choice first time competitors used Nelsons other engine Two props particular impressive Bolly 8 x 6 Dick Lambert ran 137 bracket Steve Wilks Eliminator series Steve Crystal MN very light fast airplane few competitors able run 13-second bracket 143-145 range using Nelson 36 rearintake/rear-exhaust engine slightly modified venturi system Only 10 seconds separated top six qualifiers final 23980 being fast time 24978 sixth place 96 Model Aviation cu 1PET L-R Scott Matson David Rolley Josh Shoemaker during Tim Stone tries hold off Larry Dziak during Scale Racing Larry Mouse final Scott placed first 51768 finished second Tim third behind Bob Oge final races very close no gaining advantage Bill Bischoff set standard first final race 53500 John Ballard Louisville KY came very close 53934 Third went Mike Greb 54111 Todd Ryan moved final after Dick Lambert withdrew Todd able secure fourth 54875 Steve Wilk finished fifth because longish pitstop Jerry Meyer finished sixth first time recent memory three Junior fliers competed Slow Rat Scott Matson Jason Stone Doug Short did excellent job should commended adventure event am sure will back next year battle again Scott Matson finished first 8297 Jason Stone second 103831 Doug Short third 105382 Scale Racing airframe choice Little Quickie engines choice Gillott Rossi Nelson 15 Nelson showing up larger numbers possibly because availability reduced cost biggest newest innovation single-blade props used Bob Oge Stoo Willoughby actually some Team Race props used Scale Racers rpm props seems greatly increased according watch performance about same guys have run using normal two-bladed props must say performance better competitors Bob became repeat winner using single-blade Some newcomers Scale Race scene Mike McCarthy Todd Ryan campaigned some Nelson-powered Quickies speed decent hindered some new engines lack experience getting out 15s Most teams overcame plug problems 1998 simply changing head clearance keep plug life predictable four Jr/Sr entries decided WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELIi Helicopters Dad ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail 4 Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectroniocom Email vid@dnjelectronici corn orjayne@dnjelectronics AMA ID 256123-Dave & 431890-JayneARRLWBSYSQ 1EWIWVA3WU& WifE WI WEAVIUIUENRWMW 514 WEE SS S SSS S NEW P-3000 CELLS$625 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$550 Fa SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$600 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS new$400 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHED$450 Ea SANYO KR1400 AE$350 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N700 AA CELLS$150 Ea SANYO N500 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAILABLE December 1999 97 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers run final saves some time places tremendous amount pressure pilots crews perform well right start no luxury 70-lap tuneup race Doug Short fastest Scale Racer very light Quickie Nelson engine Unfortunately bad needle setting start lengthy pit hindered perfonnance utilizing 21/2-ounce tank able maintain three-stop race though engine flamed out during first 10 laps Doug finished second 83067 Krystal King did have fastest equipment Nats showed call racing speed reasonable speed good consistent pit stops father Larry Krystal does ETAHJ2WF InIootCAVpssycaI hat can fDa/I kim poivet Jump Starta standard feature CHEETAH engines allows sate easy starts No spngs external starter motors needed Jump Start isa pradact CII Electrvrrics excellent job flying really brings alrplane pits very quick pace Third place went Scott Matson disappointed performance flown hours preparing event lean setting lengthy unscheduled stop resulted 93030 third place Open category heat races good marred array unexplained problems rather slow 307 made final transfer spot final usually have run less three minutes make final closest heat race between Larry Dziak Tim Stone Dave McDonald Bob Oge doing pitting Both competitors ran extremely strong one-flip starts one-flip pits recorded 25632 25870 respectively Stoo Willoughby held fast time after heat races 24051 slightly slower record time Final races proved mirror image heat races Stoo Willoughby suffered minor problem one-bladed prop alcked takeoff resulting out balance prop literally shook front end airplane apart retire after 117 laps Bob Oge survived trouble recorded very strong 53890 clalm first place Bob hit prop four times three-stop race Larry Dziak second Tim Stone third Mike McCarthy fourth Jim W Ricketts fifth F2C largest Nats contingent some years F2C would prove exciting nerve-wracking Equipment Mazniak variety some Vorobiev equipment also use Most teams running 180-185 range speeds fairly equal emphasis pitting will determine outcome cases limited amount fuel airplanes will pitting about same time pits become hectic NASCAR pit area airplanes taking off landing being serviced very confined space 1-800-517-4273 SPECIAL SHAPES Craftsmen serving craftsmen WWW specialshapes corn tubing telescopic therefore preferred true hobbyist Call today get complete product Ship worldwide Ship next day Ship Low Minimums line catalog visit website true supplier modelers metals needs Mention ad number 98 will give 10% off next order 160 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 Call U5 TODAY 98 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS 16OSteiscaie C tnion Plais$500 SPPS 12OO Doenlabon 00 ASP ModeIAjjtm1tCorabucon Plan$500 ASP SceAtDmn~rtgs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VelC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave nsboro NC 27403 PHONE/FAX 336-292-5239 Two year limited warranty Turns 1 8xl 0 prop 7200 RPM Prop bolt dlled tapped toreasyspinner N attachment High capacity CD ignition *11 During early races hectic pits took its toll Ballard/Lambert away start followed Ryan/Whitney Dziak/McDonald As came time first pit Ballard/Lambert first As Dick Lambert getting ready hit prop Larry Dziak brought model unfortunately snagged lines causing both airplanes pulled circle Two laps later Todd Ryan came roaring pit hit wing Ballard/Lambert entry virtually destroyed wing rendering airplane unflyable need major repair provided wakeup call other competitors subsequent heat races fairly uneventful McCollumILee claimed first transfer spot 32425 Ballard/Lambert second 32540 third spot went Willoughby/Oge 33937 final proved quite race start three teams running Ballard slightly soft setting resulting running outside circle problem soon corrected natural heating engine unscheduled stop Stoo Willoughby first retire shortly after first pit stop two-up race remainder 200 laps McCollum perfect setting Bill Lee did excellent job pits Ballard still soft setting made race anyway McCollumILee finished first 70081 Ballard/Lambert second 73775 Willoughby/Oge third Vintage B Team Race Held first time years turnout less spectacular four entries Portuguese contingent Julio Isidro Carlos Costa Jose Correia far fastest equipment Paul Haley UK second-fastest equipment developed tank leak prevented him finishing races Julio Isidro lapping competition approximately four laps won 74931 Bob Whitney finished second 101425 Dave Betz third 115359 Mouse weather just like competition hot Watching Juniors Seniors fly always exciting plenty action circle crowd adult racers gives moral support Scott Matson broke own record establishing new heat-race final-race recordparticularly impressive because engine running 10% nitro fuel Improvements engine include Bob Oge chromed sleeve head Nelson plug Dave McDonald Josh Shoemaker flew good race excellent speed 24855 David Rolley set Senior record heat time 24468 Scott Matsons heat time 23757 well below current record Junior/Senior final set three pilots did excellent job flying airplanes getting pits David Rolley able run 63079 Josh December1999 99 FAI MODEL Su~i EXPANDED CATALOG POLYSFAN AIRSPAN LITESPAN STARSPAN MYLAR TOMY TIMERS FAITAN II RUBBER 1/4 i46 10 3A2A6 042 THICK 1 lb box $1850 PIM delivered US 10 lb box $135w UPS delivered Made USA. PA res add 6% sales tax KSB fuel timers $2000 DT $2000 electric lighters $600 Front ends winders stooges Books Czech P30 props Slick Lube CROCKETT hooks Butterfly RTF indoor $1 800 huge bunch great FF kits ZONA SAWS Catalog FAI Model Supply $200 I1 P 0 Box 366 Sayre PA 18840-0366 Phone/Fax 570-882-9873 Shoemaker ran 62905 Scott Matson won 51768 Open division always fun watch adults go running after small sometimes-fmstrating airplanes Wayne Trivin new home-built reed-valve engine posted blistering 22112 heat race New Mouse participant Kenny Perkins also gave good account himself did current record-holding team Bill Lee John MeCollum Three nine finalists ran four-minute bracket third place going Bill Lee 45870 second Wayne Trivin 44301 first place record-holder Paul Gibeault 42200 Mouse II VAs Shurikens real hot handmade engine Wayne Trivin made some extremely fast Mouse II airplanes Paul Gibeaults Shuriken extremely fast far class field unfortunately Paul engine would restart bet Steve Wilk borrowed VA-powered airplane utilized bladder system off ground like rocket fact two occasions pilot switch hands Bob Whitney flies Wayne Trivin showed homemade Mouse II engine speed consistency way first-place finish John McCollum built 109 museum-quality John built mold fuselage incorporated one-wheel design drop tank would full-scale airplane must finest Mouse II anyone has campaigned Quickie Rat Quickie Rat replaced Fast Rat year judging turnout wise move Engines K&B 4011 8011 Props ranged APC Bolly 8 x 7 8 x 8 range Some airplanes Scat Rat type others Barracuda homemade designs John McColIum ran rent-a-plane Vic Gamer claim first place 62963 Wayne Trivin second 70028 Todd Ryan third 73381 -g Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailpianes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation colledion 7800 different full color photo studies 1899-1999 I350003-viewlinedrawings IYear2000 Catalog/Guide ICunodo/Mexico$1000 Only $81 IAll Other Counties $1 tOO AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION /1 IScale Medal Reseavch Iehretknweemt 714 9798058 http//wwwimtnet/ims/scolehtm eree NCLRA Banquet NCLRA inducted Henry Nelson Hall Fame Lany Dziak Sportsmanship Award presented John Ballard Dubious Fireman Year Award given Mike McCarthy Mike 1998 winner since no fires Mike keep award Thanks Roy Gould doing excellent job Event Director Special thanks Sig providing fuel official events Fox sponsored NCLRA Fox Racing provided fuel B Team Race Quickie Rat K&B provided three engines Quickie Rat awards Muncie Model & Hobby Vintage B Team Race awards Finally thanks volunteers worked diligently week t Right Stuff Real Shock Absorbing Actiona Sizes Right Any Model Straight OffsetUNtYROBAtII KUbUbI1tUIbtAt1Itt iHETSTAIRCRAFTPtRF0RMANCECERTI'a EasyTo Install Minutes Best Replacement Wire Geara Aircraft Grade Materials Big Performance Increasee Robart Reliability See ye Da Big Nov20 1999 DuPage Cnty Frgrnds LIASU Wheaton IL Get real aircraft Now 4 Sizes R@b@Stvutslperformance el live nOuOotPUtoou functioning oleo strut suspension Robart RoboStruts Smooth stick-to-the-ground Hobo$tut44Gcontrolled landins no bounce Precision manufactured rom aircraft grade chrome floho8tut5OO moly steel lightweight units attest proven Robart reliability performance floho$tut825Robart Manufacturing T5/8 Diem 18-50 lb NAodeIiam 18-50 lb ModelsPOBox 1247 Dept StCharles IL 60174 g Phone630-584-7616 E-mail robart@robartcom right stuff web @ http/Iwwwrobartcom ledastry Leader Retractable Landieg Gear Fixed aed Scale Strets Central Hams HingePeint 1-lieges Medetag Taels aed Mare 100 Model Aviation

Author: D. McDonald


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/12
Page Numbers: 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

CONTROL LINE RACING mm..m.m ONCE AGAIN Control Line Racing Nats outstanding success Entries up excitement level because close racing NCLRA Fox Racing Julio Isidro Portugal provided technological advance take-apart construction Transporting airplanes luggage Portugal necessitated Most airplanes Mongoose Fox Racer few Vultures others Tim Stone brought flying-wing airplane called Foxbat introduction model brought about protest airplane being ruled spirit event Unfortunately protesters Tims backup airplane much faster flying wing fact Tim ran what would have record-setting time final Pit crews pilots learning workings airplanes No longer see pilots airplanes cannot get back pits pit crews now providing excellent service one-flip starts norm teams utilizing plastic props such Master Airscrew APC records established using wooden props Junior/Senior division always fun watch young pilots outstanding job handling airplanes managing center circle top two Juniors ran faster 61430 first heat racefaster secondand third-place qualifiers Open Jason Stone McHenry IL fast qualifier Jr/Sr 61355 Jason started flying competitively last year certainly shows great improvement rookie season am sure hours flying father Tim uncle Al have helped Scott Matson started Nats second qualifier 61430 Doug Short Muncie IN proved too could run steady became third qualifier Dougs father Greg handled pit-crew duties During finals three fliers away start excellent needles good airspeed appeared some luck good pits would detennine outcome Doug Short showed good speed flew consistent race record 63569 third place Jason Stone stepped up performance during final crew did good job handling stops Jason went record outstanding 60586 second place Scott Matson also stepped up performance sure-handed pit crew came final game Scott became first Junior break sixminute mark 55711 win Fox Racing third year Open Julio Isidro turned very respectable 63397 Julio services fellow countrymen Jose Correia handled pitting duties Carlos Costa provided excellent backup have adapted extremely well American racing 94 Model Aviation Paul Gibeault John Ballard Kenny Perkins Paul seems enjoying himself Steve Wilk makes midair catch Little Quickie Scale Racer making pit stops glow engines flew Mongoose painted Portuguese national colors green yellow red Tim Stone secured third transfer spot 62815 Bob Whitney posted secondfast time 62046 Team MatsonMcDonald established record 53763 first part final proved very airplanes running strong Bob Whitney ran trouble lean setting slowing airplane dramatically Bob forced retire after 75 laps Tim Stone turned excellent 54905 contest would time could touched Team Matson-McDonald backed up its record-setting time recording 53741 finals finals airplanes impounded conclusion mandatory engine teardown John Lowry Dick Lambert handled duties three Junior entries legal Bob Whitneys engine ruled illegal because some chrome work inside engine moved Vic Gamer third spot Special thanks Joim Lowry folks Fox Manufacturing providing three December 1999 95 Bob age launches Tim Stone Bob Scale Racing winner Tim third Les Byrd pits young Josh Shoemakers Mouse entry way Dick Lambert makes spectacular catch during F2C final second-place finish time 24855 LambertlBallard team placed second McCoIlumILee front end Stoo Willoughbys Scale Racer shows damage John McCollums beautiful Mouse II entry far best Mouse after one-bladed prop nicked retired after 117 laps II memory Molded fuselage single wheel engines Junior class well fuel gasket sets teardown engines Slow Rat Now pure horsepower event Slow Rat provides serious ground-shaking thunder airplanes performing up potential single fire seen result better filling systems pit crews doing outstanding jobs getting airplanes started quickly Nelson engine becoming power plant choice first time competitors used Nelsons other engine Two props particular impressive Bolly 8 x 6 Dick Lambert ran 137 bracket Steve Wilks Eliminator series Steve Crystal MN very light fast airplane few competitors able run 13-second bracket 143-145 range using Nelson 36 rearintake/rear-exhaust engine slightly modified venturi system Only 10 seconds separated top six qualifiers final 23980 being fast time 24978 sixth place 96 Model Aviation cu 1PET L-R Scott Matson David Rolley Josh Shoemaker during Tim Stone tries hold off Larry Dziak during Scale Racing Larry Mouse final Scott placed first 51768 finished second Tim third behind Bob Oge final races very close no gaining advantage Bill Bischoff set standard first final race 53500 John Ballard Louisville KY came very close 53934 Third went Mike Greb 54111 Todd Ryan moved final after Dick Lambert withdrew Todd able secure fourth 54875 Steve Wilk finished fifth because longish pitstop Jerry Meyer finished sixth first time recent memory three Junior fliers competed Slow Rat Scott Matson Jason Stone Doug Short did excellent job should commended adventure event am sure will back next year battle again Scott Matson finished first 8297 Jason Stone second 103831 Doug Short third 105382 Scale Racing airframe choice Little Quickie engines choice Gillott Rossi Nelson 15 Nelson showing up larger numbers possibly because availability reduced cost biggest newest innovation single-blade props used Bob Oge Stoo Willoughby actually some Team Race props used Scale Racers rpm props seems greatly increased according watch performance about same guys have run using normal two-bladed props must say performance better competitors Bob became repeat winner using single-blade Some newcomers Scale Race scene Mike McCarthy Todd Ryan campaigned some Nelson-powered Quickies speed decent hindered some new engines lack experience getting out 15s Most teams overcame plug problems 1998 simply changing head clearance keep plug life predictable four Jr/Sr entries decided WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELIi Helicopters Dad ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail 4 Visit home page http//wwwdnjelectroniocom Email vid@dnjelectronici corn orjayne@dnjelectronics AMA ID 256123-Dave & 431890-JayneARRLWBSYSQ 1EWIWVA3WU& WifE WI WEAVIUIUENRWMW 514 WEE SS S SSS S NEW P-3000 CELLS$625 Ea SANYO RC-2000 CELLS$550 Fa SANYO RC-2000 CELLS MATCHED$600 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS new$400 Ea SANYO RC-1700 CELLS MATCHED$450 Ea SANYO KR1400 AE$350 Ea SANYO N1000 SCR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N700 AA CELLS$150 Ea SANYO N500 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE CELLS$250 Ea SANYO N800 AR CELLS$350 Ea SANYO N350 AA CELLS$250 Ea 4 CELL 270AA RECEIVER PACK$1000 Ea 5 CELL 1000 AE RECEIVER PACK$1800 Ea CONNECTORS RED & BLACK$150 Pr WIRE SHRINK BARS AND BRAID ALSO AVAILABLE December 1999 97 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers run final saves some time places tremendous amount pressure pilots crews perform well right start no luxury 70-lap tuneup race Doug Short fastest Scale Racer very light Quickie Nelson engine Unfortunately bad needle setting start lengthy pit hindered perfonnance utilizing 21/2-ounce tank able maintain three-stop race though engine flamed out during first 10 laps Doug finished second 83067 Krystal King did have fastest equipment Nats showed call racing speed reasonable speed good consistent pit stops father Larry Krystal does ETAHJ2WF InIootCAVpssycaI hat can fDa/I kim poivet Jump Starta standard feature CHEETAH engines allows sate easy starts No spngs external starter motors needed Jump Start isa pradact CII Electrvrrics excellent job flying really brings alrplane pits very quick pace Third place went Scott Matson disappointed performance flown hours preparing event lean setting lengthy unscheduled stop resulted 93030 third place Open category heat races good marred array unexplained problems rather slow 307 made final transfer spot final usually have run less three minutes make final closest heat race between Larry Dziak Tim Stone Dave McDonald Bob Oge doing pitting Both competitors ran extremely strong one-flip starts one-flip pits recorded 25632 25870 respectively Stoo Willoughby held fast time after heat races 24051 slightly slower record time Final races proved mirror image heat races Stoo Willoughby suffered minor problem one-bladed prop alcked takeoff resulting out balance prop literally shook front end airplane apart retire after 117 laps Bob Oge survived trouble recorded very strong 53890 clalm first place Bob hit prop four times three-stop race Larry Dziak second Tim Stone third Mike McCarthy fourth Jim W Ricketts fifth F2C largest Nats contingent some years F2C would prove exciting nerve-wracking Equipment Mazniak variety some Vorobiev equipment also use Most teams running 180-185 range speeds fairly equal emphasis pitting 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early races hectic pits took its toll Ballard/Lambert away start followed Ryan/Whitney Dziak/McDonald As came time first pit Ballard/Lambert first As Dick Lambert getting ready hit prop Larry Dziak brought model unfortunately snagged lines causing both airplanes pulled circle Two laps later Todd Ryan came roaring pit hit wing Ballard/Lambert entry virtually destroyed wing rendering airplane unflyable need major repair provided wakeup call other competitors subsequent heat races fairly uneventful McCollumILee claimed first transfer spot 32425 Ballard/Lambert second 32540 third spot went Willoughby/Oge 33937 final proved quite race start three teams running Ballard slightly soft setting resulting running outside circle problem soon corrected natural heating engine unscheduled stop Stoo Willoughby first retire shortly after first pit stop two-up race remainder 200 laps McCollum perfect setting Bill Lee did excellent job pits Ballard still soft setting made race anyway McCollumILee finished first 70081 Ballard/Lambert second 73775 Willoughby/Oge third Vintage B Team Race Held first time years turnout less spectacular four entries Portuguese contingent Julio Isidro Carlos Costa Jose Correia far fastest equipment Paul Haley UK second-fastest equipment developed tank leak prevented him finishing races Julio Isidro lapping competition approximately four laps won 74931 Bob Whitney finished second 101425 Dave Betz third 115359 Mouse weather just like competition hot Watching Juniors Seniors fly always exciting plenty action circle crowd adult racers gives moral support Scott Matson broke own record establishing new heat-race final-race recordparticularly impressive because engine running 10% nitro fuel Improvements engine include Bob Oge chromed sleeve head Nelson plug Dave McDonald Josh Shoemaker flew good race excellent speed 24855 David Rolley set Senior record heat time 24468 Scott Matsons heat time 23757 well below current record Junior/Senior final set three 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