CONTROL LINE SPEED - 2003/10

146 MODEL AVIATION
I HAVE RECEIVED several letters from
modelers expressing an interest in Speed,
but with no idea how to begin or what event
in which to start. This month I’m going to
discuss how to get going, then I will review
the Speed events flown today.
This is the easiest time in the history of
modeling to start Speed flying. Many
competitive engines are available that will
perform at competitive levels right out of
the box. The days when a custom rework of
an engine was required to be competitive
are gone. Now engines are available with
excellent bearings and properly fitted
pistons and sleeves.
Unlimited fuel mix as used in the past is
now allowed in only two Speed events: 1⁄2A
Speed and 1⁄2A Profile Proto. The rest are
restricted to 10% nitromethane (nitro), and
the club holding the contest supplies the
fuel; this levels the field.
I strongly suggest that the first thing you
do as a beginner is join the North American
Speed Society (NASS). If you are interested
CONTROL LINE SPEED
Dave Mark, Box 371, Fenton MI 48430; E-mail: [email protected]
Ned Morris (left) starts his record-setting D Speed model. Bruce Chisholm is on the
starter, and Mike Couts is on the handle in the background.
Bill Capinjola, on the left, holds his Jet Speed model that set four
records in 2002. Mike Couts is standing with him.
Paul Gibeault and Canadian A Speed record-holding model.
Gibeault photo.
October 2003 147
in doing so, write to Box 371, Fenton MI 48430.
NASS’s publication Speed Times contains articles, contest
reports, and a section called the “Parts Finder” that will help you
locate equipment such as control systems, Almost Ready-to-Fly
(ARF) models for several events, and sources for engines currently
used in Speed.
After joining NASS, review the member list and locate a Speed
flier near your location. Give that person a call and ask him or her
to mentor your start.
Next, build a trainer. For some reason many Speed beginners
are in such a hurry to start that they jump right past this step.
Profile trainers are easy to build and low in cost. They eliminate the
problem of building a dolly.
The Texas Quickie Rat event employs models that are perfect
for trainers. One excellent design for this event is the Scorpion
produced by Dave McDonald and Pat Matson. The kit includes
everything you need except the tank, lines, and paint.
The Scorpion is a stable-flying model that will allow you to
practice flying in the pylon with a model that simulates a full-up
Speed model. It can be built to use two-line control, monoline
control, or both. The kit sells for $55, which is a modest outlay by
today’s standards.
The Scorpion could be powered with a state-of-the-art Nelson
.40 FIRE, but that would defeat the intent of the trainer. Vic Garner
sells K&B .40s (Model 8011) that are fully reworked for racing for
$104 postpaid. Vic’s engines are on the noses of many models that
place in Texas Quickie Rat.
For approximately $160 a newcomer can end up with an easyto-
build Speed trainer that flies and grooves well. It will be fast
enough to give that person a workout in the pylon and a taste of
www.WirelessVideoCameras.com
Airborne Video Systems
Don’t miss the special
anniversary of powered flight
section in next month’s
148 MODEL AVIATION
Speed flying at any meet. This combination
will allow the beginner to experience Speed
flying and contests for a small expense.
Let’s look at the Speed events that are
currently flown.
• 1⁄2A Profile Proto.
Pro: The engine that is primarily used in
this event—the GZ .049—is inexpensive
and available from Bill Hughes. The
favorite propeller for this event is available
from Mike Hazel of ZZ Prop. Plans for the
Little Tiger, which is a record-setting 1⁄2A
Proto model, are available from AMA.
Con: High nitro is the rule in this
category for now. Many modelers mix their
own fuel, but records have been set with
off-the-shelf fuel. The short lines in this
event make it difficult to fly at sites with
large grass doughnuts at the centers of the
circles. The speed around the pylon is very
fast when the models exceed the 100 mph
mark, as many are now doing.
• 1⁄2A Speed.
Pro: Engines—the GZ .049—are
available and inexpensive. ARF models are
available from John Newton. Propellers are
available from several suppliers.
Con: High nitro is the rule, and many
fliers mix their own fuel. The control
system of preference is monoline. The
models are quite small, and control systems
can be difficult to get working correctly.
Speeds are in the area of 150 mph, giving
this event the quickest rotation speed
around the pylon. This can make it a job to
keep up with the model, even for the most
experienced fliers.
• A Speed and F2A.
Pro: ARF kits are readily available for
these events. They come with world-class
engines equipped with tuned pipes, engine
shutoff, and tanks installed. Finished
propellers are plentiful and perform at a
world-class level. The fuel is regulated to
methanol and castor oil for F2A and 10%
nitro for A Speed, and this results in long
engine life.
Con: Beginners should attempt these
events only if they have mentors to help
them over the learning curve produced by
the use of the tuned pipe. High rotation
speeds at the pylon make it difficult for
beginners to keep up with the models. A
dolly is needed for takeoff.
• B Speed.
Pro: The dominant engine in this
event—the Nelson .29 with pipe—is readily
available. Speed shells and prebuilt wings
are available from John Newton.
Con: This is a tuned-pipe event, and the
winning models have asymmetrical
designs; they are somewhat difficult to
build. Monoline is the dominant control
system. A dolly is needed for takeoff.
Propellers can be difficult to find, and fuel
systems in this category tend to be the most
complicated of all Speed classes.
• D Speed.
Pro: The O.S. .65 engine can still be
obtained, and the Nelson .65 is now
available. Speed shells and wings for
asymmetrical models are available from
John Newton. Models for this event fly
well.
Con: Models for this event pull hard,
and many pilots find it difficult to handle
the pull. It can be hard to locate propellers
that can stay together under the high
power output of this class. Monoline is the
control of choice. The O.S. .65 engine
requires rework to turn fast times.
• .21 Sport Speed.
Pro: ARF models are available. This
event is flown on two lines, and the engine
of choice—the NovaRossi .21—is easy to
obtain. Propellers can be purchased from
several sources. Models in this class do not
pull excessively and fly very well. This
class is easy to get started in, but it’s
difficult to break the 150 mph barrier.
Con: The models require dollies for
takeoff.
• .21 Proto.
Pro: This is a two-line event. The
NovaRossi .21, which is the favored
engine, is easy to get, and propellers are
available from several sources. Models in
this class are equipped with landing gear
and do not pull excessively.
Con: Takeoff can be difficult if the pilot
is inexperienced.
• Formula 40.
Pro: The preferred engine—the Nelson
FIRE .40—is easy to acquire. Many used
engines are available at swap meets because
of discontinued Pylon Racing events.
Model plans are available from AMA or
NASS. Propellers are easy to find. Models
that are designed correctly take off and fly
very well.
Con: There are few disadvantages to this
event.
• Sport Jet.
Con: Stock Dynajet or Bailey Sport Jet
engines are required. Dynajets are
occasionally available on eBay, and you
can order Bailey Sport Jets for $180 plus
shipping. Standard fuel is required and can
be ordered from Red Max. This is a two-
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TOO SHORT
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from one battery pack to another.
The CHARGE+ TXRX is a complete battery
pack maintenance system for ni-cad and
NiMh packs. Charges at 1 amp (1000
mAh) at each of the four outputs. Four
stage charging system fast charges and
maintains 4-8 cell packs from 500 mAh
and larger. Just plug them in and leave
them. You’ll always be ready to go.
12VDC for field use. Power supply
available for use on 120VAC.
Details on our website.
• 4 Outputs – 1 Amp Each!
• No Switches, Knobs or Buttons!
• No Programming!
• Eliminates Cycling!
• Just Plug, Charge and Maintain!
October 2003 149
line event, and models fly very well.
Con: The engines can be difficult to
start if a beginner does not have the help of
an experienced Jet flier to teach him or her
the ropes. Pulse Jet engines create a high
level of noise which can make it difficult to
find flying sites. The fuel does not store
well.
• Jet Speed.
Pro: Bailey fast Jet engines are easily
attainable. Standard fuel is required, and it
can be ordered from Red Max. Plans are
available for competitive models.
Con: The Speed secret is alive and well
in this event. Models pull quite hard at top
speeds. The control system is monoline. As
in Sport Jet, the engines create a high level
of noise. The fuel does not store well for
this class either.
A modeler who is coming from a
different Control Line event will have the
greatest chance of success in 1⁄2A Proto, .21
Sport, or Formula 40.
As a novice in these events, you should
keep in mind that you are competing
against your own personal-best times. If
you focus instead on the times the
experienced fliers turn, you might tell
yourself, “I can’t beat them.” That can
become a self-fulfilling statement. Focus on
your accomplishments, and improve your
consistency.
Keep in mind that there is no secret to
Speed flying, but there is a logical
progression of knowledge that improves
one’s performance. Elements that allow this
advancement are a model that flies well and
a fuel system that works every time. After
these items are obtained, it is possible to go
to the circle and make engine, plug, and
propeller changes, and know if an
improvement has been made.
Beginners have asked me, “What is the
most important part of competing?” I tell
them to work on getting their attempts in.
This remark is often met with an
unbelieving stare, then I explain that the
most powerful engine in the slickest model
is of no value if it will only complete six
laps of a seven-lap race. Work on getting
the flights, then build the speed.
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146 MODEL AVIATION
I HAVE RECEIVED several letters from
modelers expressing an interest in Speed,
but with no idea how to begin or what event
in which to start. This month I’m going to
discuss how to get going, then I will review
the Speed events flown today.
This is the easiest time in the history of
modeling to start Speed flying. Many
competitive engines are available that will
perform at competitive levels right out of
the box. The days when a custom rework of
an engine was required to be competitive
are gone. Now engines are available with
excellent bearings and properly fitted
pistons and sleeves.
Unlimited fuel mix as used in the past is
now allowed in only two Speed events: 1⁄2A
Speed and 1⁄2A Profile Proto. The rest are
restricted to 10% nitromethane (nitro), and
the club holding the contest supplies the
fuel; this levels the field.
I strongly suggest that the first thing you
do as a beginner is join the North American
Speed Society (NASS). If you are interested
CONTROL LINE SPEED
Dave Mark, Box 371, Fenton MI 48430; E-mail: [email protected]
Ned Morris (left) starts his record-setting D Speed model. Bruce Chisholm is on the
starter, and Mike Couts is on the handle in the background.
Bill Capinjola, on the left, holds his Jet Speed model that set four
records in 2002. Mike Couts is standing with him.
Paul Gibeault and Canadian A Speed record-holding model.
Gibeault photo.
October 2003 147
in doing so, write to Box 371, Fenton MI 48430.
NASS’s publication Speed Times contains articles, contest
reports, and a section called the “Parts Finder” that will help you
locate equipment such as control systems, Almost Ready-to-Fly
(ARF) models for several events, and sources for engines currently
used in Speed.
After joining NASS, review the member list and locate a Speed
flier near your location. Give that person a call and ask him or her
to mentor your start.
Next, build a trainer. For some reason many Speed beginners
are in such a hurry to start that they jump right past this step.
Profile trainers are easy to build and low in cost. They eliminate the
problem of building a dolly.
The Texas Quickie Rat event employs models that are perfect
for trainers. One excellent design for this event is the Scorpion
produced by Dave McDonald and Pat Matson. The kit includes
everything you need except the tank, lines, and paint.
The Scorpion is a stable-flying model that will allow you to
practice flying in the pylon with a model that simulates a full-up
Speed model. It can be built to use two-line control, monoline
control, or both. The kit sells for $55, which is a modest outlay by
today’s standards.
The Scorpion could be powered with a state-of-the-art Nelson
.40 FIRE, but that would defeat the intent of the trainer. Vic Garner
sells K&B .40s (Model 8011) that are fully reworked for racing for
$104 postpaid. Vic’s engines are on the noses of many models that
place in Texas Quickie Rat.
For approximately $160 a newcomer can end up with an easyto-
build Speed trainer that flies and grooves well. It will be fast
enough to give that person a workout in the pylon and a taste of
www.WirelessVideoCameras.com
Airborne Video Systems
Don’t miss the special
anniversary of powered flight
section in next month’s
148 MODEL AVIATION
Speed flying at any meet. This combination
will allow the beginner to experience Speed
flying and contests for a small expense.
Let’s look at the Speed events that are
currently flown.
• 1⁄2A Profile Proto.
Pro: The engine that is primarily used in
this event—the GZ .049—is inexpensive
and available from Bill Hughes. The
favorite propeller for this event is available
from Mike Hazel of ZZ Prop. Plans for the
Little Tiger, which is a record-setting 1⁄2A
Proto model, are available from AMA.
Con: High nitro is the rule in this
category for now. Many modelers mix their
own fuel, but records have been set with
off-the-shelf fuel. The short lines in this
event make it difficult to fly at sites with
large grass doughnuts at the centers of the
circles. The speed around the pylon is very
fast when the models exceed the 100 mph
mark, as many are now doing.
• 1⁄2A Speed.
Pro: Engines—the GZ .049—are
available and inexpensive. ARF models are
available from John Newton. Propellers are
available from several suppliers.
Con: High nitro is the rule, and many
fliers mix their own fuel. The control
system of preference is monoline. The
models are quite small, and control systems
can be difficult to get working correctly.
Speeds are in the area of 150 mph, giving
this event the quickest rotation speed
around the pylon. This can make it a job to
keep up with the model, even for the most
experienced fliers.
• A Speed and F2A.
Pro: ARF kits are readily available for
these events. They come with world-class
engines equipped with tuned pipes, engine
shutoff, and tanks installed. Finished
propellers are plentiful and perform at a
world-class level. The fuel is regulated to
methanol and castor oil for F2A and 10%
nitro for A Speed, and this results in long
engine life.
Con: Beginners should attempt these
events only if they have mentors to help
them over the learning curve produced by
the use of the tuned pipe. High rotation
speeds at the pylon make it difficult for
beginners to keep up with the models. A
dolly is needed for takeoff.
• B Speed.
Pro: The dominant engine in this
event—the Nelson .29 with pipe—is readily
available. Speed shells and prebuilt wings
are available from John Newton.
Con: This is a tuned-pipe event, and the
winning models have asymmetrical
designs; they are somewhat difficult to
build. Monoline is the dominant control
system. A dolly is needed for takeoff.
Propellers can be difficult to find, and fuel
systems in this category tend to be the most
complicated of all Speed classes.
• D Speed.
Pro: The O.S. .65 engine can still be
obtained, and the Nelson .65 is now
available. Speed shells and wings for
asymmetrical models are available from
John Newton. Models for this event fly
well.
Con: Models for this event pull hard,
and many pilots find it difficult to handle
the pull. It can be hard to locate propellers
that can stay together under the high
power output of this class. Monoline is the
control of choice. The O.S. .65 engine
requires rework to turn fast times.
• .21 Sport Speed.
Pro: ARF models are available. This
event is flown on two lines, and the engine
of choice—the NovaRossi .21—is easy to
obtain. Propellers can be purchased from
several sources. Models in this class do not
pull excessively and fly very well. This
class is easy to get started in, but it’s
difficult to break the 150 mph barrier.
Con: The models require dollies for
takeoff.
• .21 Proto.
Pro: This is a two-line event. The
NovaRossi .21, which is the favored
engine, is easy to get, and propellers are
available from several sources. Models in
this class are equipped with landing gear
and do not pull excessively.
Con: Takeoff can be difficult if the pilot
is inexperienced.
• Formula 40.
Pro: The preferred engine—the Nelson
FIRE .40—is easy to acquire. Many used
engines are available at swap meets because
of discontinued Pylon Racing events.
Model plans are available from AMA or
NASS. Propellers are easy to find. Models
that are designed correctly take off and fly
very well.
Con: There are few disadvantages to this
event.
• Sport Jet.
Con: Stock Dynajet or Bailey Sport Jet
engines are required. Dynajets are
occasionally available on eBay, and you
can order Bailey Sport Jets for $180 plus
shipping. Standard fuel is required and can
be ordered from Red Max. This is a two-
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props, Slick Lube, CROCKETT hooks, “Butterfly”
RTF indoor $20.00, “Super Butterfly” $21.00, huge
bunch of great FF kits, and Zona Saws.
COUPE & WAKEFIELD
PARTS, KITS, RTF
F.A.I. Model Supply
P O Box 366
Sayre, PA 18840-0366
Phone/Fax: 570-882-9873
Basic
Catalog
$3.00
Hi Tech
Catalog
$1.00 Hughes RC 1-800-786-0802
For More Information,Visit Our web Site – www.hughesrc.com
LIFE IS
TOO SHORT
to spend time shuffling chargers
from one battery pack to another.
The CHARGE+ TXRX is a complete battery
pack maintenance system for ni-cad and
NiMh packs. Charges at 1 amp (1000
mAh) at each of the four outputs. Four
stage charging system fast charges and
maintains 4-8 cell packs from 500 mAh
and larger. Just plug them in and leave
them. You’ll always be ready to go.
12VDC for field use. Power supply
available for use on 120VAC.
Details on our website.
• 4 Outputs – 1 Amp Each!
• No Switches, Knobs or Buttons!
• No Programming!
• Eliminates Cycling!
• Just Plug, Charge and Maintain!
October 2003 149
line event, and models fly very well.
Con: The engines can be difficult to
start if a beginner does not have the help of
an experienced Jet flier to teach him or her
the ropes. Pulse Jet engines create a high
level of noise which can make it difficult to
find flying sites. The fuel does not store
well.
• Jet Speed.
Pro: Bailey fast Jet engines are easily
attainable. Standard fuel is required, and it
can be ordered from Red Max. Plans are
available for competitive models.
Con: The Speed secret is alive and well
in this event. Models pull quite hard at top
speeds. The control system is monoline. As
in Sport Jet, the engines create a high level
of noise. The fuel does not store well for
this class either.
A modeler who is coming from a
different Control Line event will have the
greatest chance of success in 1⁄2A Proto, .21
Sport, or Formula 40.
As a novice in these events, you should
keep in mind that you are competing
against your own personal-best times. If
you focus instead on the times the
experienced fliers turn, you might tell
yourself, “I can’t beat them.” That can
become a self-fulfilling statement. Focus on
your accomplishments, and improve your
consistency.
Keep in mind that there is no secret to
Speed flying, but there is a logical
progression of knowledge that improves
one’s performance. Elements that allow this
advancement are a model that flies well and
a fuel system that works every time. After
these items are obtained, it is possible to go
to the circle and make engine, plug, and
propeller changes, and know if an
improvement has been made.
Beginners have asked me, “What is the
most important part of competing?” I tell
them to work on getting their attempts in.
This remark is often met with an
unbelieving stare, then I explain that the
most powerful engine in the slickest model
is of no value if it will only complete six
laps of a seven-lap race. Work on getting
the flights, then build the speed.
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from our inventory of over 2 million bearings.
Free Freight on All Orders Shipped in the U.S. and Canada!
It’s a Revolutionary New Way to Buy Your Engine Replacement Bearings!
Nuevo
Sitio en
Español!
Place Your Order on the Web: www.bocabearings.com
Ceramic Engine Bearings Now Available For All Of The Most Popular Heli's
• Economical
• Powerful
• Swings 15x8, 16x8, 18x8, & 20x6 props
• For 1/4 scale up to 24 lbs.
• Precision Made in the U.S.A.
To order or for more information
call us at: 281-998-2529
PO Box 7967
Pasadena, TX 77508
www.gcbmrc.com • Send SASE for information
Direct Sales Only.
$21000
+1250 S&H! 25CC GAS
ENGINES
ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICES
For information, call 281-998-2529, or send SASE to:
GCBM R/C Models Inc.
PO Box 7967, Pasadena, TX 77505
website: gcbmrc.com
(No RTF airplanes, cars, boats, or related equipment please.)
• We buy: R/C Airplane Kits, ARF’s, Engines, Radios, Field Equipment,
Building Accessories
• 1 or 2 items to an Entire Estate
• Vintage and Antique Collections
• Hobby Shop Inventories
• New or Used
• Pick-up Service Available
Gator R/C has the solution
to your fueling problems.
MK are the finest fuel
pumps available
anywhere. From the
electric, self-contained
(requires 4 AA batteries - not
included) to the hand crank pump,
they are simply the best.
MK quality fuel tanks give you the confidence
you need in high pressure applications. MK fuel
dot guides glue to the bulkhead or fuse side. Fuel
line stoppers and T-joints are also available.
Fuel tank - round, 13.5 oz (400cc)........................$6.95
Fuel tank - square, 15 oz (450cc)...........................$6.95
Fuel tank - square, 17.5 oz (420cc)........................$9.95
Aluminum T-Joint (1 pair).......................................$6.95
Alum. Fuel Dot Guide (glue-in, 1 pr).....................$3.95
Alum. Fuel Dot Plug (Use w/guide, 1 pr)..............$3.95
MK Electric Pump (req. 4 AA batteries) .................$32.95
MK Mini Hand Fuel Pump...............................$24.95
Anodized aluminum “tongue” for mounting
a fuel pump to jug. Comes complete with
tongue,Velcro pump mount and cap that
fits standard one-gallon plastic jugs. All
that is required is a fuel pump and fuel
fittings. Keeps all fueling needs in one
place and makes going from one
gallon to the next a breeze.
Gator Tongue.......................`$5.95
Note:Take 25% discount on a Gator Tongue when purchased with a MK Fuel Pump
2100 N Old Mill Rd
Brookline, MO 65619
Min. $6.50
Shipping&Handling per order
417-725-7755
www.gatorrc.com
VISA & MasterCard Welcomed!
That’s it for now. I’ll be back in three
months. MA
Sources:
Scorpion TQR kit:
McDonald Racing
Box 384
Daleville IN 47334
K&B engines:
Vic Garner
(925) 447-3786
Models and GZ engines:
Bill Hughes
(630) 736-6036
ARF .21 Sport kits, etc.:
John Newton
(626) 964-5363
F2A and A Speed Ready to Flys:
Jim Booker
(360) 652-4136
Propellers:
Mike Hazel
(503) 364-8593
Nelson engines:
Henry Nelson
(724) 538-5282
Bailey Jet engines:
Earl Bailey
(713) 694-7017