CONTROL LINE SCALE 1111 1L-zwff II WL i X- Control Line World Championships held Swartkop Air Force Base South Africa April/May 1998 ended quite surprise single-engine low-wing model first place domination event multiengine models has stopped Steve Ashby last years US World Championship team members provided look some insight came about great feat accomplished Vladimir Kusy Czech Republic flying single-engine Percival Proctor Mk IV prototype manufactured Great Britain 1942 light wood trainer communications/radio training flight navigators Kusy said airplane equipped eight 200pound bombs model scratch-built scale 1634 has wingspan 7488 inches length 5338 inches weighs 771 pounds powered OS 91 four-stroke engine controlled Czech electronic control system known CZ Bet 3 controls four Hitec microservos Proctor flown 14 x 7 threeblade 15 x 8 two-blade Graupner propeller its flight functions throttle control flaps 15I35o leaflet drop bomb drop has operational landing lights full cockpit detail functional cockpit door window model constructed balsa plywood paper fiberglass commercial parts engine wheels Wind permitting model capable doing wingovers loops Ashby notes important recognize significance singleengine monoplane winning World Championships Changes FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale rules put emphasis flight characteristics model presented air thus giving singleengine model ability compete multiengine models Straight Flight K difficulty factor 10 has reduced factor five However Realism Flight has added flight scoring has four new judging categories 1 Engine Noise tone tuning K factor 2 2 Speed model K factor 3 3 Stability flight K factor 3 4 Presentation Flight Elegance K factor 3 flight criteria being closely scrutinized judges becoming factors great importance flight judging better understanding changes other minor changes relative Takeoff Taxi obtain latest version FAJ Sporting Code AMA Headquarters Vladimir Kusy won World Championships excellent flying skills models presentation air trailing 185 points after static judging consistently high flight scores overcame deficit after three official flights Steve points out implementation new rules flight judging continues stress importance flight characteristics multiengine model may no longer necessary contender World Championships new approach judging FAT Control Line Scale allows modelers might have considered international competition because multiengine dominance work build toward participation event changes stress importance modeler knowing model well March 1999 135 Vladimir Kusy Czech Republic finished first place 1998 CL Scale World Championships 7488-inch Percival Proctor Mk IV Ashby photos Kusys Proctor has full cockpit detail operational door Proctors electronic control CZ-Bet four Hitech microservos windows Vladimirs wife Olga hand-sewed pilots uniform throttle flaps leaflet drop bomb drop landing light need good flight Practice practice practice Spring Checkup Its time year country coming out winter doldrums modelers itching get out flying field put dormant model back air realize have told about safety times especially important taking model out flying field after long winters rest found following tips Rocky Mountain CL News newsletter Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers following pertains forms model flying theyre especially important Scale modeler because hours takes develop good Scale aircraft dont want lose get hurt because unsafe practice 1 Do attempt fly model before completely checking installed components 2 Keep hands safe distance propeller making adjustments carburetor disconnecting glow plug wire 3 In case difficulty safest easiest way stop engine pinch off fuel line remove carburetor Never throw anything propeller rags etc stop engine its possible propeller might throw off splinters dangerous eyes other parts body 4 When starting engine never lean over propeller dont start adjust engine dirt sand can sucked up spinning propeller keep loose objects eyeglasses pencils etc out shirt pockets Any object falling spinning propeller can extremely dangerous Its also good idea wear eye protection starting adjusting engine 5 Never clamp engine vise test-runs Mount securely model commercial test stand 6 Never run engine indoors enclosed area Engines produce dangerous exhaust gases must run outdoors 7 Store model fuel tightly sealed metal plastic containersnever glass Model fuel poisonous flammable Always keep fuel away heat flames Out reach children 8 Use muffler required fly designated flying areas 9 Never operate model near overhead electric telephone wires model gets caught overhead lines attempt retrieve call appropriate utility proper assistance Remember engine toy Its precision piece machinery must treated such Also keep mind safe operation model engine responsibility Safe operation model keeps injury will allow fully enjoy great hobby model flying Workshop Hint Have problems lightweight fillers adhering fillets around corners According George Lieb solution times out open everyone see brand filler George checked note bottom directions applying butyrate dope over Micro-Fill filler must thoroughly dry sealed polyester resin epoxy finishing resin prior applying dope George said reason has encountered problem might because usually uses epoxy paints solution anyone uses butyrate paint would cover fillets filled areas thin coat five-minute epoxy use method sure epoxy has cured fully remember temperature plays part long epoxy takes cure moral Workshop Hint read instructions solution problem may found before problem occurs item found Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE newsletter Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column ter #_____ AMA#_________ MAAC "- r IMAA Membership Application ewElRenewal LIFamilyLilDate_________ INameI I AddressI II City/TownI State/Province_________________ Zip Code__________ I Phone__________________ Fax_______________ II IMAA#__________________~a w.&p________________ II II II II II II II II II II I J Annual Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada& Mexico $3000 US Foreign Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association F-I Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application L- Remittance Type Check Li Money Order Li Cashiers Check Li 1 year Li 2 years Li 3 years Li Amout $_______ Mail IMAA Secretary/Treasurer Don E Vineyard 205 5 HilIdale RoadFamily memberships no magazine available Salina KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd class Bulk Mail First class add $500 US Note First class mail faster delivery sealed envelope I HF Summer 98 136 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/03
Page Numbers: 135, 136
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/03
Page Numbers: 135, 136
CONTROL LINE SCALE 1111 1L-zwff II WL i X- Control Line World Championships held Swartkop Air Force Base South Africa April/May 1998 ended quite surprise single-engine low-wing model first place domination event multiengine models has stopped Steve Ashby last years US World Championship team members provided look some insight came about great feat accomplished Vladimir Kusy Czech Republic flying single-engine Percival Proctor Mk IV prototype manufactured Great Britain 1942 light wood trainer communications/radio training flight navigators Kusy said airplane equipped eight 200pound bombs model scratch-built scale 1634 has wingspan 7488 inches length 5338 inches weighs 771 pounds powered OS 91 four-stroke engine controlled Czech electronic control system known CZ Bet 3 controls four Hitec microservos Proctor flown 14 x 7 threeblade 15 x 8 two-blade Graupner propeller its flight functions throttle control flaps 15I35o leaflet drop bomb drop has operational landing lights full cockpit detail functional cockpit door window model constructed balsa plywood paper fiberglass commercial parts engine wheels Wind permitting model capable doing wingovers loops Ashby notes important recognize significance singleengine monoplane winning World Championships Changes FAI Federation Aeronautique Internationale rules put emphasis flight characteristics model presented air thus giving singleengine model ability compete multiengine models Straight Flight K difficulty factor 10 has reduced factor five However Realism Flight has added flight scoring has four new judging categories 1 Engine Noise tone tuning K factor 2 2 Speed model K factor 3 3 Stability flight K factor 3 4 Presentation Flight Elegance K factor 3 flight criteria being closely scrutinized judges becoming factors great importance flight judging better understanding changes other minor changes relative Takeoff Taxi obtain latest version FAJ Sporting Code AMA Headquarters Vladimir Kusy won World Championships excellent flying skills models presentation air trailing 185 points after static judging consistently high flight scores overcame deficit after three official flights Steve points out implementation new rules flight judging continues stress importance flight characteristics multiengine model may no longer necessary contender World Championships new approach judging FAT Control Line Scale allows modelers might have considered international competition because multiengine dominance work build toward participation event changes stress importance modeler knowing model well March 1999 135 Vladimir Kusy Czech Republic finished first place 1998 CL Scale World Championships 7488-inch Percival Proctor Mk IV Ashby photos Kusys Proctor has full cockpit detail operational door Proctors electronic control CZ-Bet four Hitech microservos windows Vladimirs wife Olga hand-sewed pilots uniform throttle flaps leaflet drop bomb drop landing light need good flight Practice practice practice Spring Checkup Its time year country coming out winter doldrums modelers itching get out flying field put dormant model back air realize have told about safety times especially important taking model out flying field after long winters rest found following tips Rocky Mountain CL News newsletter Rocky Mountain Aeromodelers following pertains forms model flying theyre especially important Scale modeler because hours takes develop good Scale aircraft dont want lose get hurt because unsafe practice 1 Do attempt fly model before completely checking installed components 2 Keep hands safe distance propeller making adjustments carburetor disconnecting glow plug wire 3 In case difficulty safest easiest way stop engine pinch off fuel line remove carburetor Never throw anything propeller rags etc stop engine its possible propeller might throw off splinters dangerous eyes other parts body 4 When starting engine never lean over propeller dont start adjust engine dirt sand can sucked up spinning propeller keep loose objects eyeglasses pencils etc out shirt pockets Any object falling spinning propeller can extremely dangerous Its also good idea wear eye protection starting adjusting engine 5 Never clamp engine vise test-runs Mount securely model commercial test stand 6 Never run engine indoors enclosed area Engines produce dangerous exhaust gases must run outdoors 7 Store model fuel tightly sealed metal plastic containersnever glass Model fuel poisonous flammable Always keep fuel away heat flames Out reach children 8 Use muffler required fly designated flying areas 9 Never operate model near overhead electric telephone wires model gets caught overhead lines attempt retrieve call appropriate utility proper assistance Remember engine toy Its precision piece machinery must treated such Also keep mind safe operation model engine responsibility Safe operation model keeps injury will allow fully enjoy great hobby model flying Workshop Hint Have problems lightweight fillers adhering fillets around corners According George Lieb solution times out open everyone see brand filler George checked note bottom directions applying butyrate dope over Micro-Fill filler must thoroughly dry sealed polyester resin epoxy finishing resin prior applying dope George said reason has encountered problem might because usually uses epoxy paints solution anyone uses butyrate paint would cover fillets filled areas thin coat five-minute epoxy use method sure epoxy has cured fully remember temperature plays part long epoxy takes cure moral Workshop Hint read instructions solution problem may found before problem occurs item found Orbiting Eagles Omaha NE newsletter Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address very top column ter #_____ AMA#_________ MAAC "- r IMAA Membership Application ewElRenewal LIFamilyLilDate_________ INameI I AddressI II City/TownI State/Province_________________ Zip Code__________ I Phone__________________ Fax_______________ II IMAA#__________________~a w.&p________________ II II II II II II II II II II I J Annual Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada& Mexico $3000 US Foreign Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association F-I Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application L- Remittance Type Check Li Money Order Li Cashiers Check Li 1 year Li 2 years Li 3 years Li Amout $_______ Mail IMAA Secretary/Treasurer Don E Vineyard 205 5 HilIdale RoadFamily memberships no magazine available Salina KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd class Bulk Mail First class add $500 US Note First class mail faster delivery sealed envelope I HF Summer 98 136 Model Aviation
