FF Indoor Scale Larry Kruse 1989 Mark Allison Bishop CA RM 12 Pea nut well known finely crafted Pistachio Scale 8-in wingspan creations Reporter Larry Kruses 16-in-span Santos Dumont 14 bis another pusher canard won AMA Rubber Scale Model weighs 9 grams flies 29-in loop 1A-in tan FAI rub ber smaller version won first Peanut Scale Flying Models columnist THE KIBBIE DOME University Idaho Moscow ID bit good adver tised far Indoor Scale flying concerned years Nats though half floor area allocated Scale five-hour period shared unofficial Canadian Ken Groves prepares lovely Bristol Scout D fly AMA Rubber Scale Smaller plane right Peanut ver sion Both excellent realistic fliers Clarence Mathers captivating yellow-andblue Tipsy Jr entry AMA Rubber Scale Bostonian event couldnt have better dont recall single flight flirting disaster walls seats ceiling Drift marginal planes ROGd four plywood sheets placed over center car peted yes carpeted floor landed back plywood much delight applause spectators Numerous noteworthy designs designers chose attendance Dome did much enhance contest presence outstanding performance models Open Indoor AMA Scale saw Dave Aronstein wow everyone Jumbo Scale Cessna Car avan approached exceeded two minutes several its slow stately flights true Aronstein fashion what model lacked scale fidelity ie painted-in windows extended land ing gear etc made up superior flight true classic designer outstanding gen tleman Sherman Gillespie San Jose CA prepares AMA Rubber Scale Gadfly uncharacteristic problems trimming higher power required take full ad vantage Kibbie Domes 146-ft ceiling David Aronsteins big Cessna Caravan stole show Kibbie Dome Its silent sta ble circles drew applause after flight performance Dave wasnt sure what model weighed best guess after hefting hand would come under 20 grams Canadian Ken Groves along partner Jack McGillivray has become fixture recent US Nats brought back lovely air brushed Bristol Scout D bipe model unique several features among no turtledeck stringers aft cockpit stringered effect done molding laminate tissue over form using re sulting laminate reduce weight aft CU Continued page 182 November 1989 73 Scale judges L-R Mike Weishans Bert Dugan Hal Winter give eye Larry Kruses Peanut Scale 1911 Volsin Hydroplane biplane pusher canard floatplane Don Srull designed plans published centerfold MAs December 1985 issue Models pop ularity Peanut great because bonus points can accumulate static judging U Whats Bostonian doing Scale wasnt other good place photo thats David Aronsteins Seat tle WA 7-gram finely crafted models decor matches shirt David loyal Boeing em ployee claims Boeing 77 FALL TUNE-UP SPECIAL New Fox plug check bearings set valves lubricate storage oil seal airtight bag $1750 HELP HOTLINE Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm EASTERN RS 4-Stroke Engine Repair 1410 Third Street Howell Ml 48843 517 548-3258 Saves Time . Saves Models Install RC Models 3-Level indication receiver battery status press button -Precise Rugged Small Light 1/2 oz Msde USA Also custom units other applications Order Today $1495 dealer send check money order topostpaid Protune Corp 914 462-6452 PO Box 1808 PoughkepgIe NY 12601 NY State residents add sales tax blow potential contest away Despite light variable winds Wednesday ev ident before 800 am Thursday would no reprieve 25-30 mph zeph yrs Only five brave foolhardy case souls chose put up single flight either AMA Rubber Peanut Scale No dared risk ship Gas Scale although Charlie Bauer caused stir test-fired engine ducted fan U-2 spyplane Dwight Larks Howard Breshears Jane Bre shears yours truly put up successful Peanut Scale flights Charles Schaaf put official flight Lacey AMA Rubber Scale damaged considerably destroyed 88 Nats-winning Drzewiecki canard foolishly tempting wind gods Little Dwight Larks Junior fly both AMA Scale Peanut impunity lofted Pietenpol Washington gales got back essentially unharmed Scores above Rubber flights posted rest Nats results Competi tion Newsletter section elsewhere issue compromise decision since no flights Gas Scale judges opted award trophies basis scale points placing Ric Dittmans Wiley Post first Cessna Com et second Greg Davis Etrich Taube third years Nats Outdoor FF Scale con test goes down contest might have As postscript above late tele phone conversation Stan Alexander revealed will seeking backup day Outdoor FF Scale next year prevent repetition occurrence Stan crew com mended doing best could circum stances totally beyond anyones control Just contestants modeling efforts never came fruition flight judges time effort hard work also came much less theyd hoped Nonetheless large thank der Stans crew consisting Hal Winters Bert Dugan Mike Welshans Al Culver Cliff Ta cie Paul Parks Nats Indoor Scale/Kruse Continued page 73 Ken also made cowl foam cov ered A2 balsa help save weight model bit off its normal flight regime flew well enough gain appreciative applause spectators well second place Open Also gracing Indoor Scale veteran de signer flier Sherman Gillespie brought along classic Glenny-Henderson Gadfly least two sizes Sherman first published semiscale version Gadfly Fifties followed up Peanut version about 1979 Having built flown both models real pleasure renew acquain tance Sherman gracious wife Mark Allison talented artist graphic de signer has emerged recently equally tal ented model designer highly successful HM 280 Pou du Ciel Pistachio published recently Model Aviation ranks classic article terms thoroughness instruction Mark brought him Kibbie Dome another challenging subject modified version Walt Mooneys RM-12 canard Peanut After some very skillful flight trimming highlighted jump shot launch Mark managed get very commend able 74-second flight out ship Clarence Mather needs little introduction Scale fans flew two outstanding de signs Witts Vee Peanut Tipsy Jr 182 Model Aviation BATT- CHEKBX Open AMA Scale Clarences veteran Pea nut flew though rails logging flights over 80 seconds Outset pleasure watch him bring Tipsy Jr 12 seconds over minute employing skillful trimming techniques As mentioned earlier official events com plemented unofficial Bostonian contest run both seven-gram 14-gram Bostonians Dave Linstrum Indoor columnist Model Builder magazine Nearly 20 scalelike littie birds circled up same plywood take off platform used AMA Rubber Peanut Scale adding own color charisma proceedings Interestingly enough winners both Bostonian classes original de signs Richard Miller Don DeLoach re spectively quite similar use flat lifting-body approach event Dave Aronstein too used lifting-body approach canard tractor entry finish close sec ond behind Miller special thank needs issued Scale judges Bert Dugan Hal Winters Mike Welshans doing thing Richland Wednesday particular thank goes tireless Stan Alexander single-handedly lugged scale judging sheets trophies needed support materials 150 miles Richland Moscow ID just could CD Scale Contest great fun super setting Lets again soon Nats Indoor/Kruse Continued page 75 McGillivray second Jim Clem ended up third Junior Andy Tagliafico nice 911 would have put him middle pack Open Don Slusarezyk unchallenged Senior flew token flight order Goncentrate other events regular Pennyplane Joe Foster edged pe rennial Nats winner Gordy Wisniewski twin-finned bipe 1434 1352 Bruce Kim ball showed could fly Indoor well Out door placing third 1259 Again Don Slu sarczyk unchallenged Senior 1225 Scott Robbins flew four very consistent flights seven-minute range bested Dwight Larks 736 535 Junior Open Manhattan Cabin still belongs Walt Van Gorder Manhattan Pieces design has recent Nats contests Walts first flight 1021 best case other top two finishersa strange situation deed Larry Loucka second Walt first flight 938 Bob Nichols could bet ter first 932 attempt now-familiar names Dwight Larks Don Slusarczyk picked up first-place trophies respec tive age categories uncontested Hand-Launch Stick next first-place tro phy picked up Joe Foster after win Pen nyplane Joe pushed bit Bob Randolph ultimately triumphed over 2 minutes excellent flight 3844 Richard Doig came out behind officials table long enough pick up third place 2909 Don Slusarezyks winning 2940 Senior would have moved him trophy circle Open well Little Dwight Larks flew very respectable 758 take laurels Junior Easy B true oxymoron highlighted Andy Tagliaficos efforts Junior pII I I U U U U U U U U U um~E U U1UU SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup E * 1* U * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL hane6$5 15% tro than3$$167 35% Nitrome ane $ 95 5$2695 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane$1425 15% Nitromethane$1625 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil Inew improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge UyourselfPrceo sobjeet ehonge notree See dealer first notavailable order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free ordersLatest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING COMontezuma IA 50171 •EEUUEEEUUUUEEEEU Eu.. EU NEW FAI TAN RUBBER Sizes 1/4 3/16 1/8 042 thick pound box Price $1475 includes 4 oz Slick lube $1375 no lube Slick costs $175 Postpaid us via UPS Cal add 6% tax 10 lb box UPS delivered Mades USA Slow cure consistant quality Ask FAI-TAN CongratulatIon ilk Poland winning 1989 Wakefield Cup Argentina naing FM-TAN Send *150 1989-90 Catalog SEND $150FAl Model Supply FOR CATALOGP0 Box 316 Torranca CA 30610 November 1989 183 U U U p p U U U U I I S U U U U p U U U U U U turn prInter airfoil plotter with.. FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEKrED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES IS-PAGE ILLUSTRATED USER MANUAL $3995 m pkee mete, eeoe, h.k djt f US$50 0m0em tBMPC/XI7AT nevldd ceta,addamamp,eG,iepm.4enCt55eq aaa -IUm Seed Ak * ,evV ,dt CYGNET Software 24843 Del Prado #141b Dana Point CA 92629
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/11
Page Numbers: 73, 182, 183
FF Indoor Scale Larry Kruse 1989 Mark Allison Bishop CA RM 12 Pea nut well known finely crafted Pistachio Scale 8-in wingspan creations Reporter Larry Kruses 16-in-span Santos Dumont 14 bis another pusher canard won AMA Rubber Scale Model weighs 9 grams flies 29-in loop 1A-in tan FAI rub ber smaller version won first Peanut Scale Flying Models columnist THE KIBBIE DOME University Idaho Moscow ID bit good adver tised far Indoor Scale flying concerned years Nats though half floor area allocated Scale five-hour period shared unofficial Canadian Ken Groves prepares lovely Bristol Scout D fly AMA Rubber Scale Smaller plane right Peanut ver sion Both excellent realistic fliers Clarence Mathers captivating yellow-andblue Tipsy Jr entry AMA Rubber Scale Bostonian event couldnt have better dont recall single flight flirting disaster walls seats ceiling Drift marginal planes ROGd four plywood sheets placed over center car peted yes carpeted floor landed back plywood much delight applause spectators Numerous noteworthy designs designers chose attendance Dome did much enhance contest presence outstanding performance models Open Indoor AMA Scale saw Dave Aronstein wow everyone Jumbo Scale Cessna Car avan approached exceeded two minutes several its slow stately flights true Aronstein fashion what model lacked scale fidelity ie painted-in windows extended land ing gear etc made up superior flight true classic designer outstanding gen tleman Sherman Gillespie San Jose CA prepares AMA Rubber Scale Gadfly uncharacteristic problems trimming higher power required take full ad vantage Kibbie Domes 146-ft ceiling David Aronsteins big Cessna Caravan stole show Kibbie Dome Its silent sta ble circles drew applause after flight performance Dave wasnt sure what model weighed best guess after hefting hand would come under 20 grams Canadian Ken Groves along partner Jack McGillivray has become fixture recent US Nats brought back lovely air brushed Bristol Scout D bipe model unique several features among no turtledeck stringers aft cockpit stringered effect done molding laminate tissue over form using re sulting laminate reduce weight aft CU Continued page 182 November 1989 73 Scale judges L-R Mike Weishans Bert Dugan Hal Winter give eye Larry Kruses Peanut Scale 1911 Volsin Hydroplane biplane pusher canard floatplane Don Srull designed plans published centerfold MAs December 1985 issue Models pop ularity Peanut great because bonus points can accumulate static judging U Whats Bostonian doing Scale wasnt other good place photo thats David Aronsteins Seat tle WA 7-gram finely crafted models decor matches shirt David loyal Boeing em ployee claims Boeing 77 FALL TUNE-UP SPECIAL New Fox plug check bearings set valves lubricate storage oil seal airtight bag $1750 HELP HOTLINE Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm EASTERN RS 4-Stroke Engine Repair 1410 Third Street Howell Ml 48843 517 548-3258 Saves Time . Saves Models Install RC Models 3-Level indication receiver battery status press button -Precise Rugged Small Light 1/2 oz Msde USA Also custom units other applications Order Today $1495 dealer send check money order topostpaid Protune Corp 914 462-6452 PO Box 1808 PoughkepgIe NY 12601 NY State residents add sales tax blow potential contest away Despite light variable winds Wednesday ev ident before 800 am Thursday would no reprieve 25-30 mph zeph yrs Only five brave foolhardy case souls chose put up single flight either AMA Rubber Peanut Scale No dared risk ship Gas Scale although Charlie Bauer caused stir test-fired engine ducted fan U-2 spyplane Dwight Larks Howard Breshears Jane Bre shears yours truly put up successful Peanut Scale flights Charles Schaaf put official flight Lacey AMA Rubber Scale damaged considerably destroyed 88 Nats-winning Drzewiecki canard foolishly tempting wind gods Little Dwight Larks Junior fly both AMA Scale Peanut impunity lofted Pietenpol Washington gales got back essentially unharmed Scores above Rubber flights posted rest Nats results Competi tion Newsletter section elsewhere issue compromise decision since no flights Gas Scale judges opted award trophies basis scale points placing Ric Dittmans Wiley Post first Cessna Com et second Greg Davis Etrich Taube third years Nats Outdoor FF Scale con test goes down contest might have As postscript above late tele phone conversation Stan Alexander revealed will seeking backup day Outdoor FF Scale next year prevent repetition occurrence Stan crew com mended doing best could circum stances totally beyond anyones control Just contestants modeling efforts never came fruition flight judges time effort hard work also came much less theyd hoped Nonetheless large thank der Stans crew consisting Hal Winters Bert Dugan Mike Welshans Al Culver Cliff Ta cie Paul Parks Nats Indoor Scale/Kruse Continued page 73 Ken also made cowl foam cov ered A2 balsa help save weight model bit off its normal flight regime flew well enough gain appreciative applause spectators well second place Open Also gracing Indoor Scale veteran de signer flier Sherman Gillespie brought along classic Glenny-Henderson Gadfly least two sizes Sherman first published semiscale version Gadfly Fifties followed up Peanut version about 1979 Having built flown both models real pleasure renew acquain tance Sherman gracious wife Mark Allison talented artist graphic de signer has emerged recently equally tal ented model designer highly successful HM 280 Pou du Ciel Pistachio published recently Model Aviation ranks classic article terms thoroughness instruction Mark brought him Kibbie Dome another challenging subject modified version Walt Mooneys RM-12 canard Peanut After some very skillful flight trimming highlighted jump shot launch Mark managed get very commend able 74-second flight out ship Clarence Mather needs little introduction Scale fans flew two outstanding de signs Witts Vee Peanut Tipsy Jr 182 Model Aviation BATT- CHEKBX Open AMA Scale Clarences veteran Pea nut flew though rails logging flights over 80 seconds Outset pleasure watch him bring Tipsy Jr 12 seconds over minute employing skillful trimming techniques As mentioned earlier official events com plemented unofficial Bostonian contest run both seven-gram 14-gram Bostonians Dave Linstrum Indoor columnist Model Builder magazine Nearly 20 scalelike littie birds circled up same plywood take off platform used AMA Rubber Peanut Scale adding own color charisma proceedings Interestingly enough winners both Bostonian classes original de signs Richard Miller Don DeLoach re spectively quite similar use flat lifting-body approach event Dave Aronstein too used lifting-body approach canard tractor entry finish close sec ond behind Miller special thank needs issued Scale judges Bert Dugan Hal Winters Mike Welshans doing thing Richland Wednesday particular thank goes tireless Stan Alexander single-handedly lugged scale judging sheets trophies needed support materials 150 miles Richland Moscow ID just could CD Scale Contest great fun super setting Lets again soon Nats Indoor/Kruse Continued page 75 McGillivray second Jim Clem ended up third Junior Andy Tagliafico nice 911 would have put him middle pack Open Don Slusarezyk unchallenged Senior flew token flight order Goncentrate other events regular Pennyplane Joe Foster edged pe rennial Nats winner Gordy Wisniewski twin-finned bipe 1434 1352 Bruce Kim ball showed could fly Indoor well Out door placing third 1259 Again Don Slu sarczyk unchallenged Senior 1225 Scott Robbins flew four very consistent flights seven-minute range bested Dwight Larks 736 535 Junior Open Manhattan Cabin still belongs Walt Van Gorder Manhattan Pieces design has recent Nats contests Walts first flight 1021 best case other top two finishersa strange situation deed Larry Loucka second Walt first flight 938 Bob Nichols could bet ter first 932 attempt now-familiar names Dwight Larks Don Slusarczyk picked up first-place trophies respec tive age categories uncontested Hand-Launch Stick next first-place tro phy picked up Joe Foster after win Pen nyplane Joe pushed bit Bob Randolph ultimately triumphed over 2 minutes excellent flight 3844 Richard Doig came out behind officials table long enough pick up third place 2909 Don Slusarezyks winning 2940 Senior would have moved him trophy circle Open well Little Dwight Larks flew very respectable 758 take laurels Junior Easy B true oxymoron highlighted Andy Tagliaficos efforts Junior pII I I U U U U U U U U U um~E U U1UU SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup E * 1* U * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL hane6$5 15% tro than3$$167 35% Nitrome ane $ 95 5$2695 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane$1425 15% Nitromethane$1625 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil Inew improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge UyourselfPrceo sobjeet ehonge notree See dealer first notavailable order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free ordersLatest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING COMontezuma IA 50171 •EEUUEEEUUUUEEEEU Eu.. EU NEW FAI TAN RUBBER Sizes 1/4 3/16 1/8 042 thick pound box Price $1475 includes 4 oz Slick lube $1375 no lube Slick costs $175 Postpaid us via UPS Cal add 6% tax 10 lb box UPS delivered Mades USA Slow cure consistant quality Ask FAI-TAN CongratulatIon ilk Poland winning 1989 Wakefield Cup Argentina naing FM-TAN Send *150 1989-90 Catalog SEND $150FAl Model Supply FOR CATALOGP0 Box 316 Torranca CA 30610 November 1989 183 U U U p p U U U U I I S U U U U p U U U U U U turn prInter airfoil plotter with.. FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEKrED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES IS-PAGE ILLUSTRATED USER MANUAL $3995 m pkee mete, eeoe, h.k djt f US$50 0m0em tBMPC/XI7AT nevldd ceta,addamamp,eG,iepm.4enCt55eq aaa -IUm Seed Ak * ,evV ,dt CYGNET Software 24843 Del Prado #141b Dana Point CA 92629
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/11
Page Numbers: 73, 182, 183
FF Indoor Scale Larry Kruse 1989 Mark Allison Bishop CA RM 12 Pea nut well known finely crafted Pistachio Scale 8-in wingspan creations Reporter Larry Kruses 16-in-span Santos Dumont 14 bis another pusher canard won AMA Rubber Scale Model weighs 9 grams flies 29-in loop 1A-in tan FAI rub ber smaller version won first Peanut Scale Flying Models columnist THE KIBBIE DOME University Idaho Moscow ID bit good adver tised far Indoor Scale flying concerned years Nats though half floor area allocated Scale five-hour period shared unofficial Canadian Ken Groves prepares lovely Bristol Scout D fly AMA Rubber Scale Smaller plane right Peanut ver sion Both excellent realistic fliers Clarence Mathers captivating yellow-andblue Tipsy Jr entry AMA Rubber Scale Bostonian event couldnt have better dont recall single flight flirting disaster walls seats ceiling Drift marginal planes ROGd four plywood sheets placed over center car peted yes carpeted floor landed back plywood much delight applause spectators Numerous noteworthy designs designers chose attendance Dome did much enhance contest presence outstanding performance models Open Indoor AMA Scale saw Dave Aronstein wow everyone Jumbo Scale Cessna Car avan approached exceeded two minutes several its slow stately flights true Aronstein fashion what model lacked scale fidelity ie painted-in windows extended land ing gear etc made up superior flight true classic designer outstanding gen tleman Sherman Gillespie San Jose CA prepares AMA Rubber Scale Gadfly uncharacteristic problems trimming higher power required take full ad vantage Kibbie Domes 146-ft ceiling David Aronsteins big Cessna Caravan stole show Kibbie Dome Its silent sta ble circles drew applause after flight performance Dave wasnt sure what model weighed best guess after hefting hand would come under 20 grams Canadian Ken Groves along partner Jack McGillivray has become fixture recent US Nats brought back lovely air brushed Bristol Scout D bipe model unique several features among no turtledeck stringers aft cockpit stringered effect done molding laminate tissue over form using re sulting laminate reduce weight aft CU Continued page 182 November 1989 73 Scale judges L-R Mike Weishans Bert Dugan Hal Winter give eye Larry Kruses Peanut Scale 1911 Volsin Hydroplane biplane pusher canard floatplane Don Srull designed plans published centerfold MAs December 1985 issue Models pop ularity Peanut great because bonus points can accumulate static judging U Whats Bostonian doing Scale wasnt other good place photo thats David Aronsteins Seat tle WA 7-gram finely crafted models decor matches shirt David loyal Boeing em ployee claims Boeing 77 FALL TUNE-UP SPECIAL New Fox plug check bearings set valves lubricate storage oil seal airtight bag $1750 HELP HOTLINE Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm EASTERN RS 4-Stroke Engine Repair 1410 Third Street Howell Ml 48843 517 548-3258 Saves Time . Saves Models Install RC Models 3-Level indication receiver battery status press button -Precise Rugged Small Light 1/2 oz Msde USA Also custom units other applications Order Today $1495 dealer send check money order topostpaid Protune Corp 914 462-6452 PO Box 1808 PoughkepgIe NY 12601 NY State residents add sales tax blow potential contest away Despite light variable winds Wednesday ev ident before 800 am Thursday would no reprieve 25-30 mph zeph yrs Only five brave foolhardy case souls chose put up single flight either AMA Rubber Peanut Scale No dared risk ship Gas Scale although Charlie Bauer caused stir test-fired engine ducted fan U-2 spyplane Dwight Larks Howard Breshears Jane Bre shears yours truly put up successful Peanut Scale flights Charles Schaaf put official flight Lacey AMA Rubber Scale damaged considerably destroyed 88 Nats-winning Drzewiecki canard foolishly tempting wind gods Little Dwight Larks Junior fly both AMA Scale Peanut impunity lofted Pietenpol Washington gales got back essentially unharmed Scores above Rubber flights posted rest Nats results Competi tion Newsletter section elsewhere issue compromise decision since no flights Gas Scale judges opted award trophies basis scale points placing Ric Dittmans Wiley Post first Cessna Com et second Greg Davis Etrich Taube third years Nats Outdoor FF Scale con test goes down contest might have As postscript above late tele phone conversation Stan Alexander revealed will seeking backup day Outdoor FF Scale next year prevent repetition occurrence Stan crew com mended doing best could circum stances totally beyond anyones control Just contestants modeling efforts never came fruition flight judges time effort hard work also came much less theyd hoped Nonetheless large thank der Stans crew consisting Hal Winters Bert Dugan Mike Welshans Al Culver Cliff Ta cie Paul Parks Nats Indoor Scale/Kruse Continued page 73 Ken also made cowl foam cov ered A2 balsa help save weight model bit off its normal flight regime flew well enough gain appreciative applause spectators well second place Open Also gracing Indoor Scale veteran de signer flier Sherman Gillespie brought along classic Glenny-Henderson Gadfly least two sizes Sherman first published semiscale version Gadfly Fifties followed up Peanut version about 1979 Having built flown both models real pleasure renew acquain tance Sherman gracious wife Mark Allison talented artist graphic de signer has emerged recently equally tal ented model designer highly successful HM 280 Pou du Ciel Pistachio published recently Model Aviation ranks classic article terms thoroughness instruction Mark brought him Kibbie Dome another challenging subject modified version Walt Mooneys RM-12 canard Peanut After some very skillful flight trimming highlighted jump shot launch Mark managed get very commend able 74-second flight out ship Clarence Mather needs little introduction Scale fans flew two outstanding de signs Witts Vee Peanut Tipsy Jr 182 Model Aviation BATT- CHEKBX Open AMA Scale Clarences veteran Pea nut flew though rails logging flights over 80 seconds Outset pleasure watch him bring Tipsy Jr 12 seconds over minute employing skillful trimming techniques As mentioned earlier official events com plemented unofficial Bostonian contest run both seven-gram 14-gram Bostonians Dave Linstrum Indoor columnist Model Builder magazine Nearly 20 scalelike littie birds circled up same plywood take off platform used AMA Rubber Peanut Scale adding own color charisma proceedings Interestingly enough winners both Bostonian classes original de signs Richard Miller Don DeLoach re spectively quite similar use flat lifting-body approach event Dave Aronstein too used lifting-body approach canard tractor entry finish close sec ond behind Miller special thank needs issued Scale judges Bert Dugan Hal Winters Mike Welshans doing thing Richland Wednesday particular thank goes tireless Stan Alexander single-handedly lugged scale judging sheets trophies needed support materials 150 miles Richland Moscow ID just could CD Scale Contest great fun super setting Lets again soon Nats Indoor/Kruse Continued page 75 McGillivray second Jim Clem ended up third Junior Andy Tagliafico nice 911 would have put him middle pack Open Don Slusarezyk unchallenged Senior flew token flight order Goncentrate other events regular Pennyplane Joe Foster edged pe rennial Nats winner Gordy Wisniewski twin-finned bipe 1434 1352 Bruce Kim ball showed could fly Indoor well Out door placing third 1259 Again Don Slu sarczyk unchallenged Senior 1225 Scott Robbins flew four very consistent flights seven-minute range bested Dwight Larks 736 535 Junior Open Manhattan Cabin still belongs Walt Van Gorder Manhattan Pieces design has recent Nats contests Walts first flight 1021 best case other top two finishersa strange situation deed Larry Loucka second Walt first flight 938 Bob Nichols could bet ter first 932 attempt now-familiar names Dwight Larks Don Slusarczyk picked up first-place trophies respec tive age categories uncontested Hand-Launch Stick next first-place tro phy picked up Joe Foster after win Pen nyplane Joe pushed bit Bob Randolph ultimately triumphed over 2 minutes excellent flight 3844 Richard Doig came out behind officials table long enough pick up third place 2909 Don Slusarezyks winning 2940 Senior would have moved him trophy circle Open well Little Dwight Larks flew very respectable 758 take laurels Junior Easy B true oxymoron highlighted Andy Tagliaficos efforts Junior pII I I U U U U U U U U U um~E U U1UU SIG GLOW FUEL MANUFACTURED WITH THE PUREST FINEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE Superior Igniters Improve starting idle acceleration Youll notice power bargain fuels Special Detergents Promote clean burning prevent residue buildup E * 1* U * Rust Inhibitors Protect engines corrosion After run oil needed engines * Film Strength Additives Increase lubricity provide extra lean run protection * Anti-Wear Additives Help keep engines running peak performance longer * Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1500 SIG CHAMPION 2-STROKE FUEL hane6$5 15% tro than3$$167 35% Nitrome ane $ 95 5$2695 SIG PREMIUM 4-STROKE FUEL 10% Nitromethane$1425 15% Nitromethane$1625 THE CHOICE OF CHAMPION FLYERS over 20 years SIG has blending finest quality model engine fuel available using finest quality ingredients instance Methanol use 995% pure very best grade money can buy also use real 100% pure UNitromethane get full measure youve paid based honest percentage-of-volume method percentage weight SIG fuels con tain 50-50 blend Bakers purest AA Castor Oil Inew improved Klotz Techniplate Synthetic Racing Oil maximum engine lubrication protection Based experience sincerely believe finest quality fuel can made price dont take word try some judge UyourselfPrceo sobjeet ehonge notree See dealer first notavailable order direct Call 800-247-5008 toll free ordersLatest Catalog $300 SIG MANUFACTURING COMontezuma IA 50171 •EEUUEEEUUUUEEEEU Eu.. EU NEW FAI TAN RUBBER Sizes 1/4 3/16 1/8 042 thick pound box Price $1475 includes 4 oz Slick lube $1375 no lube Slick costs $175 Postpaid us via UPS Cal add 6% tax 10 lb box UPS delivered Mades USA Slow cure consistant quality Ask FAI-TAN CongratulatIon ilk Poland winning 1989 Wakefield Cup Argentina naing FM-TAN Send *150 1989-90 Catalog SEND $150FAl Model Supply FOR CATALOGP0 Box 316 Torranca CA 30610 November 1989 183 U U U p p U U U U I I S U U U U p U U U U U U turn prInter airfoil plotter with.. FOILED AGAIN! PLOT AIRFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY THICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEKrED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES IS-PAGE ILLUSTRATED USER MANUAL $3995 m pkee mete, eeoe, h.k djt f US$50 0m0em tBMPC/XI7AT nevldd ceta,addamamp,eG,iepm.4enCt55eq aaa -IUm Seed Ak * ,evV ,dt CYGNET Software 24843 Del Prado #141b Dana Point CA 92629