Speed Phill Bussell DID HEAR someone say wanted fly Speed never learned fly monoline say want fly Speed too sure about dolliesthey look complicated hard build say want fly Speed know nothing about tuned pipes does say would love fly Speed competitive engines hard come never built speed ship before say really would like try Speed concerned about chances first buying machine shop spending rest life trying learn run complicated looking machinery spent life savings Well now sounds like need take look Speed again sounds Formula 40 Speed might just bag Try ityoull like After dont have learn fly over again dont have learn build dollies dont have mess tuned pipes Hang tight best yet come Competitive engines can bought over counter just competitive engine mind three four differ ent ones promises come K&B Supertigre OPS HP 40 RRV have Rat Racing experience dont have learn build speed shipyou already know Whats guarantee Formula 40 Speed will less expensive less time con suming racing events Turner/Wheeler team Dallas won Second Place Formula 40 Speed Nationals 1975 rat racer did take rat racer plug mid-range tuned pipe go test circle about hour whats nearly won event Now since 1976-77 rules changes dont have plug tuned pipe go test circle however need cut weight down lower head ie raise compressionyoure go ing run 14 lapsand go up fuel decide using rat racer Formula 40 can cut weight down taking out metal pressure fuel tank run surgical tubing bladder its place will probably reduce weight 1 2 oz serious however about winning event recommend build ship specifically event can build much lighter does need near maneuverable rat racer am going comment later engine modification fuel props fore write off being completely off rocker let explain position First flying traffic homework design light strong stable flying airframe ship should last three four years Next Formula 40 Speed clocked 14 laps standing start no way can demanding hard engine racing 140 laps three pit stops good Formula 40 engine should last entire season especially choose engine A-B-C piston cylin der assembly use fuel shut-off rats cut engine lean runs now have convinced give Formula 40 Speed try lets first take look rules will try de sign airframe pick engine might try props fuel minor engine hop-up techniques anyoneI mean anyonecan handle will stick guarantee will competitive Formula 40 1976 March1976 29 Although Formula 40 Speed intended common meeting ground between Rat Race Speed flyers RR flyers such Fred French abovel found setups gener ally didnt fare well tuned pipe rigs exem plified Robert Finn/Robert McDonald model left AMA rules 1976 provide equalizer pipes limited constant diameter type 5 maximum length Control Line Formula 40 Speed Rules 1 Engine Requirements Engine dis placement limited 2800 cu through 4000 cu Tuned pipes banned constant diameter pipes allowed maximum length 5 measured centerline engine 2 Model Design Construction no wing loading power loading continued page 82 Winning combination Richard Shannon Jr. Richard Shannon Sr. Arlie Fridley C Speed model took 1975 Nats 19621 mph Has home-built VHP 65 engine Rev-Up 83/S x 13 prop #212 t2 volt field von Plugt cur lighter qoclr Ireld 12 Volt Model30 Watt M212$395 BENCH IRON #900 ItO volt 60 Watt high capacity heavy duly Iron MOdel M 900 110 Volt 60 Watt $495 CL Speed/Bussell continued pane 29 cross sectional requirements method hold down construction holding parts model together should considered Event Direc tors opinion least strong methods illustrated Control Line Speed Section AMA Rule Book Models shall have fixed landing gear minimum wheel 3 Launch Models shall take off ground runway under own power unassisted no hand launching dollies KWIK HEAT Instant Heat ItO volt 100 woft TWo Tips includ ed Model $1095 Ml 200 EXTRA TWS P00 GUN #1201 unnaIl 6Ipk. $414 4 Size Length Control Lines Minimum line length 60 minimum diameter 018 single-strand wire Lines braided multi-strand construction will allowed no single-line con trol systems allowed 5 Timing flights Fourteen laps mile standing start same B Proto Speed 1976-77 Rule Book out yet above mentioned rules will ap plicable format used present next column will design couple airframes pick engine two work space permits discuss some smaller Important items think about End Trail 1975 Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships held Dallas over Labor Day Weekend usual saw big turn out Speed Speed suffering terest standpoint cant tell Southwestern part USA Junior interest particular high area competition general South western classes stronger Nationals Mark Seigler Houston broke Junior C Record turned 16926 mini-piped -wave length Supertigre X-40 team Bob Finn Robert McDonald Arlington Tex broke Open Record sizzling flight 17071 Robert McDonald does flying team has really come strong past couple years team runs Rossi 15 using suction fuel system 230 carburetion ven turi hole using new RevUp 6-8 N 78% Nitro fuel Brent Bussell broke Junior Record Charlie Davis broke 190 Open Jet Tom Upton turned 166 B Proto John Shannon turned 188 B Speed speeds out sight good contest pencil 1976 competition bag Memphis Tennessee Contest held Sunday October 12th saw good turn out yery innovative format meet hosted Bill McGraw Bills Miniature Engines featured $5 per event entry fee $10 maximum charge regardless num ber events flown Junior Senior Open High-point Champion crowned entry fees divided up flown record/ratio basis addition Bill solicited gifts several individuals small speed ori ented businesses held drawings awarded throughout day Brent Bussell won 1st Place $50 104% turned 16357 Junior Speed Supertigre X-15 just keeps running Brent has inspiration carping about high cost speed Brent has used same engine season long broke Junior Record first time out has continued perform high 150s mid 160s entire season piston sleeve Fridley Shannon Tennessee turned 200 Open C 9999% Second Place $35 Patrick Hempel won 3rd 989 Junior Jet Finn McDonald claimed fourth 986% Open Speed Tom Upton took Fifth Place 9377% B Proto Bus sell/Jett team would ever stop trying turn 200 29 might get official flight againthe Southwest Memphis contests too kind us NASA have volunteers near enough help formulate organization contribute news letter Tom Upton Newsletter Editor process soliciting help districts AMA contribute newsletter regular basis will hard nor will take long organize once certain enough volunteer help organization function properly cant right nothing gained going off halfcocked Hopefully will ready solicit members next column address 4803 Fallon P1 Dallas Tex 75227 82 Model Aviation 12 VOLT FIELD IRON#200 110 volt 30 watt light Weight pencd-tsrpe iron olt 30 Watt #254 Assorted tips #300 $395 iron four per packuge Price 5220/pkg IF NOT AVAILAULE AT DEALER ORDER DIRECT SEND 2Sc FOR CATALOG ENGINEERING 6917 West 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 masusm Now available George Aldrichs personal formula Magnum Glow Fuels made finest quality castor synthetic oils blended purest methanol nitromethane available Exclusive additives combine exceptional film strength tar h load canyng anti-wear properties wst & corrosion prevention clean cool low varnish fuel variety totally competible N Ira blends available Ots Gals Drums power competition demsndsl Magnum Racing Glow Plugs Long & Short Reach Ideal F-I Pylon & GM Racing Bonatide dealer Inquiries Invited write phone BG&HspeedteameatsnewAMA Aspeed record Magnum Glow Plugs Oct 1975173 MPH Write Phone Aldrich Products Inc pricePO Box 1426 listMission Texas 78572 512 585-7681
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/03
Page Numbers: 29, 82
Speed Phill Bussell DID HEAR someone say wanted fly Speed never learned fly monoline say want fly Speed too sure about dolliesthey look complicated hard build say want fly Speed know nothing about tuned pipes does say would love fly Speed competitive engines hard come never built speed ship before say really would like try Speed concerned about chances first buying machine shop spending rest life trying learn run complicated looking machinery spent life savings Well now sounds like need take look Speed again sounds Formula 40 Speed might just bag Try ityoull like After dont have learn fly over again dont have learn build dollies dont have mess tuned pipes Hang tight best yet come Competitive engines can bought over counter just competitive engine mind three four differ ent ones promises come K&B Supertigre OPS HP 40 RRV have Rat Racing experience dont have learn build speed shipyou already know Whats guarantee Formula 40 Speed will less expensive less time con suming racing events Turner/Wheeler team Dallas won Second Place Formula 40 Speed Nationals 1975 rat racer did take rat racer plug mid-range tuned pipe go test circle about hour whats nearly won event Now since 1976-77 rules changes dont have plug tuned pipe go test circle however need cut weight down lower head ie raise compressionyoure go ing run 14 lapsand go up fuel decide using rat racer Formula 40 can cut weight down taking out metal pressure fuel tank run surgical tubing bladder its place will probably reduce weight 1 2 oz serious however about winning event recommend build ship specifically event can build much lighter does need near maneuverable rat racer am going comment later engine modification fuel props fore write off being completely off rocker let explain position First flying traffic homework design light strong stable flying airframe ship should last three four years Next Formula 40 Speed clocked 14 laps standing start no way can demanding hard engine racing 140 laps three pit stops good Formula 40 engine should last entire season especially choose engine A-B-C piston cylin der assembly use fuel shut-off rats cut engine lean runs now have convinced give Formula 40 Speed try lets first take look rules will try de sign airframe pick engine might try props fuel minor engine hop-up techniques anyoneI mean anyonecan handle will stick guarantee will competitive Formula 40 1976 March1976 29 Although Formula 40 Speed intended common meeting ground between Rat Race Speed flyers RR flyers such Fred French abovel found setups gener ally didnt fare well tuned pipe rigs exem plified Robert Finn/Robert McDonald model left AMA rules 1976 provide equalizer pipes limited constant diameter type 5 maximum length Control Line Formula 40 Speed Rules 1 Engine Requirements Engine dis placement limited 2800 cu through 4000 cu Tuned pipes banned constant diameter pipes allowed maximum length 5 measured centerline engine 2 Model Design Construction no wing loading power loading continued page 82 Winning combination Richard Shannon Jr. Richard Shannon Sr. Arlie Fridley C Speed model took 1975 Nats 19621 mph Has home-built VHP 65 engine Rev-Up 83/S x 13 prop #212 t2 volt field von Plugt cur lighter qoclr Ireld 12 Volt Model30 Watt M212$395 BENCH IRON #900 ItO volt 60 Watt high capacity heavy duly Iron MOdel M 900 110 Volt 60 Watt $495 CL Speed/Bussell continued pane 29 cross sectional requirements method hold down construction holding parts model together should considered Event Direc tors opinion least strong methods illustrated Control Line Speed Section AMA Rule Book Models shall have fixed landing gear minimum wheel 3 Launch Models shall take off ground runway under own power unassisted no hand launching dollies KWIK HEAT Instant Heat ItO volt 100 woft TWo Tips includ ed Model $1095 Ml 200 EXTRA TWS P00 GUN #1201 unnaIl 6Ipk. $414 4 Size Length Control Lines Minimum line length 60 minimum diameter 018 single-strand wire Lines braided multi-strand construction will allowed no single-line con trol systems allowed 5 Timing flights Fourteen laps mile standing start same B Proto Speed 1976-77 Rule Book out yet above mentioned rules will ap plicable format used present next column will design couple airframes pick engine two work space permits discuss some smaller Important items think about End Trail 1975 Southwest Model Airplane Cham pionships held Dallas over Labor Day Weekend usual saw big turn out Speed Speed suffering terest standpoint cant tell Southwestern part USA Junior interest particular high area competition general South western classes stronger Nationals Mark Seigler Houston broke Junior C Record turned 16926 mini-piped -wave length Supertigre X-40 team Bob Finn Robert McDonald Arlington Tex broke Open Record sizzling flight 17071 Robert McDonald does flying team has really come strong past couple years team runs Rossi 15 using suction fuel system 230 carburetion ven turi hole using new RevUp 6-8 N 78% Nitro fuel Brent Bussell broke Junior Record Charlie Davis broke 190 Open Jet Tom Upton turned 166 B Proto John Shannon turned 188 B Speed speeds out sight good contest pencil 1976 competition bag Memphis Tennessee Contest held Sunday October 12th saw good turn out yery innovative format meet hosted Bill McGraw Bills Miniature Engines featured $5 per event entry fee $10 maximum charge regardless num ber events flown Junior Senior Open High-point Champion crowned entry fees divided up flown record/ratio basis addition Bill solicited gifts several individuals small speed ori ented businesses held drawings awarded throughout day Brent Bussell won 1st Place $50 104% turned 16357 Junior Speed Supertigre X-15 just keeps running Brent has inspiration carping about high cost speed Brent has used same engine season long broke Junior Record first time out has continued perform high 150s mid 160s entire season piston sleeve Fridley Shannon Tennessee turned 200 Open C 9999% Second Place $35 Patrick Hempel won 3rd 989 Junior Jet Finn McDonald claimed fourth 986% Open Speed Tom Upton took Fifth Place 9377% B Proto Bus sell/Jett team would ever stop trying turn 200 29 might get official flight againthe Southwest Memphis contests too kind us NASA have volunteers near enough help formulate organization contribute news letter Tom Upton Newsletter Editor process soliciting help districts AMA contribute newsletter regular basis will hard nor will take long organize once certain enough volunteer help organization function properly cant right nothing gained going off halfcocked Hopefully will ready solicit members next column address 4803 Fallon P1 Dallas Tex 75227 82 Model Aviation 12 VOLT FIELD IRON#200 110 volt 30 watt light Weight pencd-tsrpe iron olt 30 Watt #254 Assorted tips #300 $395 iron four per packuge Price 5220/pkg IF NOT AVAILAULE AT DEALER ORDER DIRECT SEND 2Sc FOR CATALOG ENGINEERING 6917 West 59th Street Chicago Illinois 60638 masusm Now available George Aldrichs personal formula Magnum Glow Fuels made finest quality castor synthetic oils blended purest methanol nitromethane available Exclusive additives combine exceptional film strength tar h load canyng anti-wear properties wst & corrosion prevention clean cool low varnish fuel variety totally competible N Ira blends available Ots Gals Drums power competition demsndsl Magnum Racing Glow Plugs Long & Short Reach Ideal F-I Pylon & GM Racing Bonatide dealer Inquiries Invited write phone BG&HspeedteameatsnewAMA Aspeed record Magnum Glow Plugs Oct 1975173 MPH Write Phone Aldrich Products Inc pricePO Box 1426 listMission Texas 78572 512 585-7681