Operation RC Pylon Race can improved appropriate use electronics system described herein may represent ulti mate development big step forward within means clubs Electronic Pylon Race al deBolt West Jersey Controller Club IF YOU have involved Pylon Rac ing have become aware need positive control what happen ing such control present races run smoothly problems elimi nated time required run heat drops drastically What will attempt describe seems first effort successfully operate Pylon Race rudimentary form computer Some large auto races completely controlled computer days electronic system does much step direction could expanded control complexity i probably greatest RC Pylon Racing control also needed other forms racing such boats cars Although details system may exactly applicable skippers drivers can examine ideas could suit needs Normally race control provided officials work provides needed information about what happened heat Experience shows thai such operation works well various people involved can find much enjoyment close association racing people operation desired first must have necessary number people ready time needed Secondly people must understand what involved have ability perform flawlessly racing fraternity normally has little prob lem However areas little experience racing can take time develop experienced officials could better way West Jersey RC Club rather new RC Pylon Racing Members have found great enthusiasm Sport Pylon ver sion As club became involved interest has directed toward improv ing class racing planes regulations race operation Victor Pugarelli has leaders Ray McCloy has pro56 Model Aviation Ray MoCloy starts Sport Pylon Race heat West Jersey RC Club Waving check ered flag forthe start symbolic usual planes electronically released fliers console features panels corresponding starting positions pop up view associated racerfinishes its ninth lap same time bell rings 1 sec Telephone links starter other course officials instant communication vided brains will make elec tronic race control work better way WJRC Club has developed substitute electronic start ing lap counting pilots information usual manual methods idea lessen chance error remove some tedious chores offi cials construction elec tronic control system does represent some cost effort its value can seen races scheduled over great period time hidden asset attraction race under such controlled conditions system involves main control con sole manned officials telephone communications circuit set up between control center starter ficial pylons pilots ben efit display console bell provide needed infor mation heats started electron ically stooges anchor models release automatically starters command equipment master console 15 x 48-in table divided five panels center panel starter officials control center four outer panels record models progress during heat model panel manned official center starters panel includes two push buttons four LED lights race heat started pushing two buttons simultaneously activates stooge releases As stooge releases asso ciated stopwatch automatically started start recorded separate LED lights four model panels have push button controls series 10 LED lights sequence As model flies laps push button turns lamps time heat complet ed 10th lamp will lit watch will stop automaticallypositively recording heat time great part heat over exactly what hap pened heat displayed dramatical ly lamps watchs no need ask anyone what happened stooges simple electro-mechan ical devices hold model its tail skid release command comes master console No 1 stooge releases its model instantly re maining three models released auto matically 1-sec intervalsno no less Besides advantage positivelycontrolled start said model receives straight-ahead launch Any human launching error eliminated fliers console box includes four pop-up panels distinctive colors match starting positions No 1 pylon flags start heat no panels visible end models 9th lap models associated panel pops up box bell rings 1 sec signal beginning 10th lap quick glance con sole tells fliers models last lap can no question first system does seem Continued page 155 Left This typical eiectronicaiiycontroiied stooge used WJRCC hoids tali skid simple loop end releases automatically start race good machining stooge operates flawlessly time Right master console includes starting panel center telephone stopwatches four outer panels record what happened race January1985 57 gentleman did much design work coordinated efforts ot nlmselT ana other club members building controller Ray McCioy also known Grey Eagle workshop Hell provide details other clubs interested idea Some West Jersey RC Club members interested Pylon Racing front group LR Ray McCioyand Al Kozin thing will try get fast can thanks sending have received some mail lately incorrect zip code somehow crept September 1984 issue Please make note correct address See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicoptersljolly Continued page 55 good hovering its obvious practiced great deal Tom flew stock GMP Competitor ballasted skids felt extra weight would help him windy conditions Third-place finisher Cliff Hiatt flew same Superior flew Reno Nationals dont know Cliff am unfamiliar contest strategies What know super pilot will well World Champs Congratulations guys hope can get together destroy competition Canada New products Already mentioned new Jet Ranger fuselage GMP Cobra first glance new Jet Ranger looks like Japanese product fuselage made polyester glass cloth hand-laminated expensive produce matte fuselages preva lent hobby gives lighter superior product fuselage Ameri can-made perfect one-seventh scale John Gorham went lot trouble create very accurate model using factory drawings guide model has already claimed second place Intermediate class US Nationals first place US Team Selection Finals Next month will have building review Cobra Jet Ranger Condor Hobbies Irvine CA import ing new oil particularly appealing use Helicopters oil called Synalube its name implies synthetic lubricant incredible viscos ity know weve heard super oils before stuff something else lam currently running 2% oil OS 61 FSR-Hs Running 2% oil 10% nitro methane balance methanol gives longer duration per tank cleaner machines little smoke exhaust have no failures no heat problems heavy Scale ships think Im being risky using 2% lubri cant think should inform exactly twice what manufacturer rec ommends Ive read reports Aus tralia Synalube manufactured some Aussie pilots using less 1% cleaner chopper drop Condor line just received note Bob Banka Scale Model Research looking scale documentation certain type aircraft contact him has 36000 photos file has excellent catalog price Foto Paaks very reasonable Bob doesnt have what youre looking chances can help find contact people over world interested compiling Scale data can reach Bob Scale Model Research 418 E Oceanfront B Newport Beach CA 92661 have included picture latest helicopter Foto Paak Airwolf Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Pylon ControllerldeBolt Continued page 57 include useful additional feature fliers console would seem method informing fliers pylon cut has occurred has cut has important know can affect way rest heat racing master console set start-finish line well off race course reduces confusion pilots area improves safety probably have noted easier keep track models outside course stooges spaced chored across runway start line fliers console placed edge runway positioned visible pilots during race officials course starter pylon judges people connected phone master console Ray McCloy describes conduct typical electronic-controlled heat detail Via telephone starter identifies model concerned usual manner plane crews told prepare engine starting tall skids engaged stooges COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AlTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advancesix weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation iaio Samuel Morse Dr. Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRiPTiON 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates siaoo 12 months US possessions elsewhere inciuding Canada MexIco $2400 US Schoois $900 US LibrarIes $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITV/CTAT MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 January1985 155 flown always comforting know competitor has received onelap penalty CAMEL 1st LANE 2nd AMA SCALE RI-UNEBECK R4 Manouevers84 2nd Camel B Roane 3rd Triplane B Mackey Send $100 complete literature price list VK kits WW accessories VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 5866 Transit Rd NY 14043 Although man actually needed hold planes caller usually does just safe age-old com mand Gentlemen start engines 60-sec starting period commences end 1-mm period starter official checks pilots readiness ready flag dropped signal pilots master console acti vate stooges As stooges release intervals watchs running recording lights operation heat underway As model crosses start-finish line first time button master console its model panel pushed light first 10 lamps As laps go button pushed corresponding lamp comes previous lamp goes out model com pletes heat 10th lamp will remain lit end plane drops out lamp lit will indicate last lap completed model crosses line commence its 10th lap pilot notified fliers console button pushed end 9th lap also activates proper pop-up panel console get everyones attention bell rings 1 sec also Back master console button model panel pushed completion 10th lap last lamp comes stopwatch tripped record flight time exactly After heat results recorded paper pop-ups pilots console reset stopwatchs cleared pushing lap counter buttons 11th time resets electronic system ready next heat Experience first few races dicates no sweat run heats average 9 mm race three four-plane heats run equip ment taken down stored less two hours Sounds like good Sport Race short days work designer Ray McCloy suggests electronics may appear complicated actually Anyone working knowledge electronics should have no problem components off-the-shelf items available places like Radio Shack stooges required bit ingenuity some machine work however seems possible could simplified now known exactly what needed Ray MoCloy can contacted 413 E Summit Ave Haddonfield NJ 08033 As modeling old-timer Ray would pleased furnish detailed information responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation club would seriously interested Acknowledgements WJRC Club Jack Hoffbauer machine work Al Kozin telephone system Sidewinder SticklFineman Continued page 58 vantages over traditional setup thing wing its pylon stabilizer can glued larger area stick making stronger construc tion conventional stick has added bonus making alignment easier addition should stick bend lot turns wound motor will have little effect stabilizer cidence will therefore minimize tendency loop dive Best since model must turn right under power sideways stick allows attach ment prop hanger such way right thrust downthrust will bring prop shaft proximity stick stick models special allow ances must made prop shaft clear ance problem nonexistent Sidewinder Construction stick should cut firm A-in stock Dont try save weight stick rubber hook rear can center stick can formed fairly light music wire 020 being about right flies good looks r L list Price $28500 Factory Direct $22800 Mt residents add sates taal Send SASODealer equines Brochure Welcome C02 ENGINES \ 4\r WE NOW HAVE COMPLETE LINE OF BROWN TELCO DAVIS 00-2 ENGINES INCLUDING SPARE PARTS SERVICE BROWNTEL CO A-23 PEANUT$3095STANDARDTCLCO$2495 CAMPUS BEE$3495TURBO 3000- -$3205 CAMPUS TWIN$5995TURBO 0000$3095 SODA CHARGER$1295 DAVIS- COX 02 CONVERSION TO CO2- $3095 NEW C#TALOG No 25 $150 jPHONE 019442-4030 UEEV7FCW#G Ore 409-8075 W Box 2498-MALA MESA CA 92041 156 Model Aviation 1131 NW 45 Street Ft Liuderdaic FL 33309 305j 491-6115 NEERING THE LANCING GEAR PEOPLE tired 1 kit landiog gears dent lit bigie properly O & 0 Engineenag can salve year problems * Custom bultt pour uneds & specs guaranteed lit * Streng & durable withstand toughest tanding * 0 & 0 Engineering gear wilt work & keep biggie Itying * tn stock replocelnent gear tar meet popular models Byron Pitta Cirislee Eagte CAP 2t Balsa USA J-3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle Rosen Big Stick Chomp Citokna & B models Snapper Slinger Soapper Too eaaa moose anew Jerocy WITS uS winning Lame Phone 716 684-5555 60 Engine 63375 Wingspan 8 lbs Complete Feooo. detail molded high impact styrene mad surethone U0 compusit Great Lakes Model Company 100 Michigan Ave. AuGres Ml 48703517-876-7825
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/01
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 155, 156
Operation RC Pylon Race can improved appropriate use electronics system described herein may represent ulti mate development big step forward within means clubs Electronic Pylon Race al deBolt West Jersey Controller Club IF YOU have involved Pylon Rac ing have become aware need positive control what happen ing such control present races run smoothly problems elimi nated time required run heat drops drastically What will attempt describe seems first effort successfully operate Pylon Race rudimentary form computer Some large auto races completely controlled computer days electronic system does much step direction could expanded control complexity i probably greatest RC Pylon Racing control also needed other forms racing such boats cars Although details system may exactly applicable skippers drivers can examine ideas could suit needs Normally race control provided officials work provides needed information about what happened heat Experience shows thai such operation works well various people involved can find much enjoyment close association racing people operation desired first must have necessary number people ready time needed Secondly people must understand what involved have ability perform flawlessly racing fraternity normally has little prob lem However areas little experience racing can take time develop experienced officials could better way West Jersey RC Club rather new RC Pylon Racing Members have found great enthusiasm Sport Pylon ver sion As club became involved interest has directed toward improv ing class racing planes regulations race operation Victor Pugarelli has leaders Ray McCloy has pro56 Model Aviation Ray MoCloy starts Sport Pylon Race heat West Jersey RC Club Waving check ered flag forthe start symbolic usual planes electronically released fliers console features panels corresponding starting positions pop up view associated racerfinishes its ninth lap same time bell rings 1 sec Telephone links starter other course officials instant communication vided brains will make elec tronic race control work better way WJRC Club has developed substitute electronic start ing lap counting pilots information usual manual methods idea lessen chance error remove some tedious chores offi cials construction elec tronic control system does represent some cost effort its value can seen races scheduled over great period time hidden asset attraction race under such controlled conditions system involves main control con sole manned officials telephone communications circuit set up between control center starter ficial pylons pilots ben efit display console bell provide needed infor mation heats started electron ically stooges anchor models release automatically starters command equipment master console 15 x 48-in table divided five panels center panel starter officials control center four outer panels record models progress during heat model panel manned official center starters panel includes two push buttons four LED lights race heat started pushing two buttons simultaneously activates stooge releases As stooge releases asso ciated stopwatch automatically started start recorded separate LED lights four model panels have push button controls series 10 LED lights sequence As model flies laps push button turns lamps time heat complet ed 10th lamp will lit watch will stop automaticallypositively recording heat time great part heat over exactly what hap pened heat displayed dramatical ly lamps watchs no need ask anyone what happened stooges simple electro-mechan ical devices hold model its tail skid release command comes master console No 1 stooge releases its model instantly re maining three models released auto matically 1-sec intervalsno no less Besides advantage positivelycontrolled start said model receives straight-ahead launch Any human launching error eliminated fliers console box includes four pop-up panels distinctive colors match starting positions No 1 pylon flags start heat no panels visible end models 9th lap models associated panel pops up box bell rings 1 sec signal beginning 10th lap quick glance con sole tells fliers models last lap can no question first system does seem Continued page 155 Left This typical eiectronicaiiycontroiied stooge used WJRCC hoids tali skid simple loop end releases automatically start race good machining stooge operates flawlessly time Right master console includes starting panel center telephone stopwatches four outer panels record what happened race January1985 57 gentleman did much design work coordinated efforts ot nlmselT ana other club members building controller Ray McCioy also known Grey Eagle workshop Hell provide details other clubs interested idea Some West Jersey RC Club members interested Pylon Racing front group LR Ray McCioyand Al Kozin thing will try get fast can thanks sending have received some mail lately incorrect zip code somehow crept September 1984 issue Please make note correct address See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicoptersljolly Continued page 55 good hovering its obvious practiced great deal Tom flew stock GMP Competitor ballasted skids felt extra weight would help him windy conditions Third-place finisher Cliff Hiatt flew same Superior flew Reno Nationals dont know Cliff am unfamiliar contest strategies What know super pilot will well World Champs Congratulations guys hope can get together destroy competition Canada New products Already mentioned new Jet Ranger fuselage GMP Cobra first glance new Jet Ranger looks like Japanese product fuselage made polyester glass cloth hand-laminated expensive produce matte fuselages preva lent hobby gives lighter superior product fuselage Ameri can-made perfect one-seventh scale John Gorham went lot trouble create very accurate model using factory drawings guide model has already claimed second place Intermediate class US Nationals first place US Team Selection Finals Next month will have building review Cobra Jet Ranger Condor Hobbies Irvine CA import ing new oil particularly appealing use Helicopters oil called Synalube its name implies synthetic lubricant incredible viscos ity know weve heard super oils before stuff something else lam currently running 2% oil OS 61 FSR-Hs Running 2% oil 10% nitro methane balance methanol gives longer duration per tank cleaner machines little smoke exhaust have no failures no heat problems heavy Scale ships think Im being risky using 2% lubri cant think should inform exactly twice what manufacturer rec ommends Ive read reports Aus tralia Synalube manufactured some Aussie pilots using less 1% cleaner chopper drop Condor line just received note Bob Banka Scale Model Research looking scale documentation certain type aircraft contact him has 36000 photos file has excellent catalog price Foto Paaks very reasonable Bob doesnt have what youre looking chances can help find contact people over world interested compiling Scale data can reach Bob Scale Model Research 418 E Oceanfront B Newport Beach CA 92661 have included picture latest helicopter Foto Paak Airwolf Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Pylon ControllerldeBolt Continued page 57 include useful additional feature fliers console would seem method informing fliers pylon cut has occurred has cut has important know can affect way rest heat racing master console set start-finish line well off race course reduces confusion pilots area improves safety probably have noted easier keep track models outside course stooges spaced chored across runway start line fliers console placed edge runway positioned visible pilots during race officials course starter pylon judges people connected phone master console Ray McCloy describes conduct typical electronic-controlled heat detail Via telephone starter identifies model concerned usual manner plane crews told prepare engine starting tall skids engaged stooges COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AlTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advancesix weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation iaio Samuel Morse Dr. Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRiPTiON 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates siaoo 12 months US possessions elsewhere inciuding Canada MexIco $2400 US Schoois $900 US LibrarIes $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITV/CTAT MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 January1985 155 flown always comforting know competitor has received onelap penalty CAMEL 1st LANE 2nd AMA SCALE RI-UNEBECK R4 Manouevers84 2nd Camel B Roane 3rd Triplane B Mackey Send $100 complete literature price list VK kits WW accessories VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 5866 Transit Rd NY 14043 Although man actually needed hold planes caller usually does just safe age-old com mand Gentlemen start engines 60-sec starting period commences end 1-mm period starter official checks pilots readiness ready flag dropped signal pilots master console acti vate stooges As stooges release intervals watchs running recording lights operation heat underway As model crosses start-finish line first time button master console its model panel pushed light first 10 lamps As laps go button pushed corresponding lamp comes previous lamp goes out model com pletes heat 10th lamp will remain lit end plane drops out lamp lit will indicate last lap completed model crosses line commence its 10th lap pilot notified fliers console button pushed end 9th lap also activates proper pop-up panel console get everyones attention bell rings 1 sec also Back master console button model panel pushed completion 10th lap last lamp comes stopwatch tripped record flight time exactly After heat results recorded paper pop-ups pilots console reset stopwatchs cleared pushing lap counter buttons 11th time resets electronic system ready next heat Experience first few races dicates no sweat run heats average 9 mm race three four-plane heats run equip ment taken down stored less two hours Sounds like good Sport Race short days work designer Ray McCloy suggests electronics may appear complicated actually Anyone working knowledge electronics should have no problem components off-the-shelf items available places like Radio Shack stooges required bit ingenuity some machine work however seems possible could simplified now known exactly what needed Ray MoCloy can contacted 413 E Summit Ave Haddonfield NJ 08033 As modeling old-timer Ray would pleased furnish detailed information responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation club would seriously interested Acknowledgements WJRC Club Jack Hoffbauer machine work Al Kozin telephone system Sidewinder SticklFineman Continued page 58 vantages over traditional setup thing wing its pylon stabilizer can glued larger area stick making stronger construc tion conventional stick has added bonus making alignment easier addition should stick bend lot turns wound motor will have little effect stabilizer cidence will therefore minimize tendency loop dive Best since model must turn right under power sideways stick allows attach ment prop hanger such way right thrust downthrust will bring prop shaft proximity stick stick models special allow ances must made prop shaft clear ance problem nonexistent Sidewinder Construction stick should cut firm A-in stock Dont try save weight stick rubber hook rear can center stick can formed fairly light music wire 020 being about right flies good looks r L list Price $28500 Factory Direct $22800 Mt residents add sates taal Send SASODealer equines Brochure Welcome C02 ENGINES \ 4\r WE NOW HAVE COMPLETE LINE OF BROWN TELCO DAVIS 00-2 ENGINES INCLUDING SPARE PARTS SERVICE BROWNTEL CO A-23 PEANUT$3095STANDARDTCLCO$2495 CAMPUS BEE$3495TURBO 3000- -$3205 CAMPUS TWIN$5995TURBO 0000$3095 SODA CHARGER$1295 DAVIS- COX 02 CONVERSION TO CO2- $3095 NEW C#TALOG No 25 $150 jPHONE 019442-4030 UEEV7FCW#G Ore 409-8075 W Box 2498-MALA MESA CA 92041 156 Model Aviation 1131 NW 45 Street Ft Liuderdaic FL 33309 305j 491-6115 NEERING THE LANCING GEAR PEOPLE tired 1 kit landiog gears dent lit bigie properly O & 0 Engineenag can salve year problems * Custom bultt pour uneds & specs guaranteed lit * Streng & durable withstand toughest tanding * 0 & 0 Engineering gear wilt work & keep biggie Itying * tn stock replocelnent gear tar meet popular models Byron Pitta Cirislee Eagte CAP 2t Balsa USA J-3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle Rosen Big Stick Chomp Citokna & B models Snapper Slinger Soapper Too eaaa moose anew Jerocy WITS uS winning Lame Phone 716 684-5555 60 Engine 63375 Wingspan 8 lbs Complete Feooo. detail molded high impact styrene mad surethone U0 compusit Great Lakes Model Company 100 Michigan Ave. AuGres Ml 48703517-876-7825
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/01
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 155, 156
Operation RC Pylon Race can improved appropriate use electronics system described herein may represent ulti mate development big step forward within means clubs Electronic Pylon Race al deBolt West Jersey Controller Club IF YOU have involved Pylon Rac ing have become aware need positive control what happen ing such control present races run smoothly problems elimi nated time required run heat drops drastically What will attempt describe seems first effort successfully operate Pylon Race rudimentary form computer Some large auto races completely controlled computer days electronic system does much step direction could expanded control complexity i probably greatest RC Pylon Racing control also needed other forms racing such boats cars Although details system may exactly applicable skippers drivers can examine ideas could suit needs Normally race control provided officials work provides needed information about what happened heat Experience shows thai such operation works well various people involved can find much enjoyment close association racing people operation desired first must have necessary number people ready time needed Secondly people must understand what involved have ability perform flawlessly racing fraternity normally has little prob lem However areas little experience racing can take time develop experienced officials could better way West Jersey RC Club rather new RC Pylon Racing Members have found great enthusiasm Sport Pylon ver sion As club became involved interest has directed toward improv ing class racing planes regulations race operation Victor Pugarelli has leaders Ray McCloy has pro56 Model Aviation Ray MoCloy starts Sport Pylon Race heat West Jersey RC Club Waving check ered flag forthe start symbolic usual planes electronically released fliers console features panels corresponding starting positions pop up view associated racerfinishes its ninth lap same time bell rings 1 sec Telephone links starter other course officials instant communication vided brains will make elec tronic race control work better way WJRC Club has developed substitute electronic start ing lap counting pilots information usual manual methods idea lessen chance error remove some tedious chores offi cials construction elec tronic control system does represent some cost effort its value can seen races scheduled over great period time hidden asset attraction race under such controlled conditions system involves main control con sole manned officials telephone communications circuit set up between control center starter ficial pylons pilots ben efit display console bell provide needed infor mation heats started electron ically stooges anchor models release automatically starters command equipment master console 15 x 48-in table divided five panels center panel starter officials control center four outer panels record models progress during heat model panel manned official center starters panel includes two push buttons four LED lights race heat started pushing two buttons simultaneously activates stooge releases As stooge releases asso ciated stopwatch automatically started start recorded separate LED lights four model panels have push button controls series 10 LED lights sequence As model flies laps push button turns lamps time heat complet ed 10th lamp will lit watch will stop automaticallypositively recording heat time great part heat over exactly what hap pened heat displayed dramatical ly lamps watchs no need ask anyone what happened stooges simple electro-mechan ical devices hold model its tail skid release command comes master console No 1 stooge releases its model instantly re maining three models released auto matically 1-sec intervalsno no less Besides advantage positivelycontrolled start said model receives straight-ahead launch Any human launching error eliminated fliers console box includes four pop-up panels distinctive colors match starting positions No 1 pylon flags start heat no panels visible end models 9th lap models associated panel pops up box bell rings 1 sec signal beginning 10th lap quick glance con sole tells fliers models last lap can no question first system does seem Continued page 155 Left This typical eiectronicaiiycontroiied stooge used WJRCC hoids tali skid simple loop end releases automatically start race good machining stooge operates flawlessly time Right master console includes starting panel center telephone stopwatches four outer panels record what happened race January1985 57 gentleman did much design work coordinated efforts ot nlmselT ana other club members building controller Ray McCioy also known Grey Eagle workshop Hell provide details other clubs interested idea Some West Jersey RC Club members interested Pylon Racing front group LR Ray McCioyand Al Kozin thing will try get fast can thanks sending have received some mail lately incorrect zip code somehow crept September 1984 issue Please make note correct address See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicoptersljolly Continued page 55 good hovering its obvious practiced great deal Tom flew stock GMP Competitor ballasted skids felt extra weight would help him windy conditions Third-place finisher Cliff Hiatt flew same Superior flew Reno Nationals dont know Cliff am unfamiliar contest strategies What know super pilot will well World Champs Congratulations guys hope can get together destroy competition Canada New products Already mentioned new Jet Ranger fuselage GMP Cobra first glance new Jet Ranger looks like Japanese product fuselage made polyester glass cloth hand-laminated expensive produce matte fuselages preva lent hobby gives lighter superior product fuselage Ameri can-made perfect one-seventh scale John Gorham went lot trouble create very accurate model using factory drawings guide model has already claimed second place Intermediate class US Nationals first place US Team Selection Finals Next month will have building review Cobra Jet Ranger Condor Hobbies Irvine CA import ing new oil particularly appealing use Helicopters oil called Synalube its name implies synthetic lubricant incredible viscos ity know weve heard super oils before stuff something else lam currently running 2% oil OS 61 FSR-Hs Running 2% oil 10% nitro methane balance methanol gives longer duration per tank cleaner machines little smoke exhaust have no failures no heat problems heavy Scale ships think Im being risky using 2% lubri cant think should inform exactly twice what manufacturer rec ommends Ive read reports Aus tralia Synalube manufactured some Aussie pilots using less 1% cleaner chopper drop Condor line just received note Bob Banka Scale Model Research looking scale documentation certain type aircraft contact him has 36000 photos file has excellent catalog price Foto Paaks very reasonable Bob doesnt have what youre looking chances can help find contact people over world interested compiling Scale data can reach Bob Scale Model Research 418 E Oceanfront B Newport Beach CA 92661 have included picture latest helicopter Foto Paak Airwolf Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Pylon ControllerldeBolt Continued page 57 include useful additional feature fliers console would seem method informing fliers pylon cut has occurred has cut has important know can affect way rest heat racing master console set start-finish line well off race course reduces confusion pilots area improves safety probably have noted easier keep track models outside course stooges spaced chored across runway start line fliers console placed edge runway positioned visible pilots during race officials course starter pylon judges people connected phone master console Ray McCloy describes conduct typical electronic-controlled heat detail Via telephone starter identifies model concerned usual manner plane crews told prepare engine starting tall skids engaged stooges COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AlTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advancesix weeks required change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscrip tion Dept Model Aviation iaio Samuel Morse Dr. Reston VA 22090 Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRiPTiON 0 cHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA subscription rates siaoo 12 months US possessions elsewhere inciuding Canada MexIco $2400 US Schoois $900 US LibrarIes $1350 NAME ADDRESS CITV/CTAT MODEL AVIATION 1810 SAMUEL MORSE DR RESTON VA 22090 January1985 155 flown always comforting know competitor has received onelap penalty CAMEL 1st LANE 2nd AMA SCALE RI-UNEBECK R4 Manouevers84 2nd Camel B Roane 3rd Triplane B Mackey Send $100 complete literature price list VK kits WW accessories VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 5866 Transit Rd NY 14043 Although man actually needed hold planes caller usually does just safe age-old com mand Gentlemen start engines 60-sec starting period commences end 1-mm period starter official checks pilots readiness ready flag dropped signal pilots master console acti vate stooges As stooges release intervals watchs running recording lights operation heat underway As model crosses start-finish line first time button master console its model panel pushed light first 10 lamps As laps go button pushed corresponding lamp comes previous lamp goes out model com pletes heat 10th lamp will remain lit end plane drops out lamp lit will indicate last lap completed model crosses line commence its 10th lap pilot notified fliers console button pushed end 9th lap also activates proper pop-up panel console get everyones attention bell rings 1 sec also Back master console button model panel pushed completion 10th lap last lamp comes stopwatch tripped record flight time exactly After heat results recorded paper pop-ups pilots console reset stopwatchs cleared pushing lap counter buttons 11th time resets electronic system ready next heat Experience first few races dicates no sweat run heats average 9 mm race three four-plane heats run equip ment taken down stored less two hours Sounds like good Sport Race short days work designer Ray McCloy suggests electronics may appear complicated actually Anyone working knowledge electronics should have no problem components off-the-shelf items available places like Radio Shack stooges required bit ingenuity some machine work however seems possible could simplified now known exactly what needed Ray MoCloy can contacted 413 E Summit Ave Haddonfield NJ 08033 As modeling old-timer Ray would pleased furnish detailed information responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation club would seriously interested Acknowledgements WJRC Club Jack Hoffbauer machine work Al Kozin telephone system Sidewinder SticklFineman Continued page 58 vantages over traditional setup thing wing its pylon stabilizer can glued larger area stick making stronger construc tion conventional stick has added bonus making alignment easier addition should stick bend lot turns wound motor will have little effect stabilizer cidence will therefore minimize tendency loop dive Best since model must turn right under power sideways stick allows attach ment prop hanger such way right thrust downthrust will bring prop shaft proximity stick stick models special allow ances must made prop shaft clear ance problem nonexistent Sidewinder Construction stick should cut firm A-in stock Dont try save weight stick rubber hook rear can center stick can formed fairly light music wire 020 being about right flies good looks r L list Price $28500 Factory Direct $22800 Mt residents add sates taal Send SASODealer equines Brochure Welcome C02 ENGINES \ 4\r WE NOW HAVE COMPLETE LINE OF BROWN TELCO DAVIS 00-2 ENGINES INCLUDING SPARE PARTS SERVICE BROWNTEL CO A-23 PEANUT$3095STANDARDTCLCO$2495 CAMPUS BEE$3495TURBO 3000- -$3205 CAMPUS TWIN$5995TURBO 0000$3095 SODA CHARGER$1295 DAVIS- COX 02 CONVERSION TO CO2- $3095 NEW C#TALOG No 25 $150 jPHONE 019442-4030 UEEV7FCW#G Ore 409-8075 W Box 2498-MALA MESA CA 92041 156 Model Aviation 1131 NW 45 Street Ft Liuderdaic FL 33309 305j 491-6115 NEERING THE LANCING GEAR PEOPLE tired 1 kit landiog gears dent lit bigie properly O & 0 Engineenag can salve year problems * Custom bultt pour uneds & specs guaranteed lit * Streng & durable withstand toughest tanding * 0 & 0 Engineering gear wilt work & keep biggie Itying * tn stock replocelnent gear tar meet popular models Byron Pitta Cirislee Eagte CAP 2t Balsa USA J-3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle Rosen Big Stick Chomp Citokna & B models Snapper Slinger Soapper Too eaaa moose anew Jerocy WITS uS winning Lame Phone 716 684-5555 60 Engine 63375 Wingspan 8 lbs Complete Feooo. detail molded high impact styrene mad surethone U0 compusit Great Lakes Model Company 100 Michigan Ave. AuGres Ml 48703517-876-7825
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/01
Page Numbers: 56, 57, 155, 156
Operation RC Pylon Race can improved appropriate use electronics system described herein may represent ulti mate development big step forward within means clubs Electronic Pylon Race al deBolt West Jersey Controller Club IF YOU have involved Pylon Rac ing have become aware need positive control what happen ing such control present races run smoothly problems elimi nated time required run heat drops drastically What will attempt describe seems first effort successfully operate Pylon Race rudimentary form computer Some large auto races completely controlled computer days electronic system does much step direction could expanded control complexity i probably greatest RC Pylon Racing control also needed other forms racing such boats cars Although details system may exactly applicable skippers drivers can examine ideas could suit needs Normally race control provided officials work provides needed information about what happened heat Experience shows thai such operation works well various people involved can find much enjoyment close association racing people operation desired first must have necessary number people ready time needed Secondly people must understand what involved have ability perform flawlessly racing fraternity normally has little prob lem However areas little experience racing can take time develop experienced officials could better way West Jersey RC Club rather new RC Pylon Racing Members have found great enthusiasm Sport Pylon ver sion As club became involved interest has directed toward improv ing class racing planes regulations race operation Victor Pugarelli has leaders Ray McCloy has pro56 Model Aviation Ray MoCloy starts Sport Pylon Race heat West Jersey RC Club Waving check ered flag forthe start symbolic usual planes electronically released fliers console features panels corresponding starting positions pop up view associated racerfinishes its ninth lap same time bell rings 1 sec Telephone links starter other course officials instant communication vided brains will make elec tronic race control work better way WJRC Club has developed substitute electronic start ing lap counting pilots information usual manual methods idea lessen chance error remove some tedious chores offi cials construction elec tronic control system does represent some cost effort its value can seen races scheduled over great period time hidden asset attraction race under such controlled conditions system involves main control con sole manned officials telephone communications circuit set up between control center starter ficial pylons pilots ben efit display console bell provide needed infor mation heats started electron ically stooges anchor models release automatically starters command equipment master console 15 x 48-in table divided five panels center panel starter officials control center four outer panels record models progress during heat model panel manned official center starters panel includes two push buttons four LED lights race heat started pushing two buttons simultaneously activates stooge releases As stooge releases asso ciated stopwatch automatically started start recorded separate LED lights four model panels have push button controls series 10 LED lights sequence As model flies laps push button turns lamps time heat complet ed 10th lamp will lit watch will stop automaticallypositively recording heat time great part heat over exactly what hap pened heat displayed dramatical ly lamps watchs no need ask anyone what happened stooges simple electro-mechan ical devices hold model its tail skid release command comes master console No 1 stooge releases its model instantly re maining three models released auto matically 1-sec intervalsno no less Besides advantage positivelycontrolled start said model receives straight-ahead launch Any human launching error eliminated fliers console box includes four pop-up panels distinctive colors match starting positions No 1 pylon flags start heat no panels visible end models 9th lap models associated panel pops up box bell rings 1 sec signal beginning 10th lap quick glance con sole tells fliers models last lap can no question first system does seem Continued page 155 Left This typical eiectronicaiiycontroiied stooge used WJRCC hoids tali skid simple loop end releases automatically start race good machining stooge operates flawlessly time Right master console includes starting panel center telephone stopwatches four outer panels record what happened race January1985 57 gentleman did much design work coordinated efforts ot nlmselT ana other club members building controller Ray McCioy also known Grey Eagle workshop Hell provide details other clubs interested idea Some West Jersey RC Club members interested Pylon Racing front group LR Ray McCioyand Al Kozin thing will try get fast can thanks sending have received some mail lately incorrect zip code somehow crept September 1984 issue Please make note correct address See next month Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 RC Helicoptersljolly Continued page 55 good hovering its obvious practiced great deal Tom flew stock GMP Competitor ballasted skids felt extra weight would help him windy conditions Third-place finisher Cliff Hiatt flew same Superior flew Reno Nationals dont know Cliff am unfamiliar contest strategies What know super pilot will well World Champs Congratulations guys hope can get together destroy competition Canada New products Already mentioned new Jet Ranger fuselage GMP Cobra first glance new Jet Ranger looks like Japanese product fuselage made polyester glass cloth hand-laminated expensive produce matte fuselages preva lent hobby gives lighter superior product fuselage Ameri can-made perfect one-seventh scale John Gorham went lot trouble create very accurate model using factory drawings guide model has already claimed second place Intermediate class US Nationals first place US Team Selection Finals Next month will have building review Cobra Jet Ranger Condor Hobbies 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Newport Beach CA 92661 have included picture latest helicopter Foto Paak Airwolf Larry Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Pylon ControllerldeBolt Continued page 57 include useful additional feature fliers console would seem method informing fliers pylon cut has occurred has cut has important know can affect way rest heat racing master console set start-finish line well off race course reduces confusion pilots area improves safety probably have noted easier keep track models outside course stooges spaced chored across runway start line fliers console placed edge runway positioned visible pilots during race officials course starter pylon judges people connected phone master console Ray McCloy describes conduct typical electronic-controlled heat detail Via telephone starter identifies model concerned usual manner plane crews told prepare engine starting tall skids engaged stooges COMPLETE THIS FORM AND AlTACH MAILING LABEL FROM RECENT ISSUE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please 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console acti vate stooges As stooges release intervals watchs running recording lights operation heat underway As model crosses start-finish line first time button master console its model panel pushed light first 10 lamps As laps go button pushed corresponding lamp comes previous lamp goes out model com pletes heat 10th lamp will remain lit end plane drops out lamp lit will indicate last lap completed model crosses line commence its 10th lap pilot notified fliers console button pushed end 9th lap also activates proper pop-up panel console get everyones attention bell rings 1 sec also Back master console button model panel pushed completion 10th lap last lamp comes stopwatch tripped record flight time exactly After heat results recorded paper pop-ups pilots console reset stopwatchs cleared pushing lap counter buttons 11th time resets electronic system ready next heat Experience first few races dicates no sweat run heats average 9 mm race three four-plane heats run equip ment taken down stored less two hours Sounds like good Sport Race short days work designer Ray McCloy suggests electronics may appear complicated actually Anyone working knowledge electronics should have no problem components off-the-shelf items available places like Radio Shack stooges required bit ingenuity some machine work however seems possible could simplified now known exactly what needed Ray MoCloy can contacted 413 E Summit Ave Haddonfield NJ 08033 As modeling old-timer Ray would pleased furnish detailed information responding advertisers mention read about Model Aviation club would seriously interested Acknowledgements WJRC Club Jack Hoffbauer machine work Al Kozin telephone system Sidewinder SticklFineman Continued page 58 vantages over traditional setup thing wing its pylon stabilizer can glued larger area stick making stronger construc tion conventional stick has added bonus making alignment easier addition should stick bend lot turns wound motor will have little effect stabilizer cidence 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