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Focus on Competition


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175

Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 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Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175

Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 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Karlsnon 700 Sullen Dr Middletown OF 19799 V Oceid Plan 1380 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32887 VI John Guenther 21009 Borden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 VII Cloade McCullough 192 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 7 IX Martin LiShart 101 N Porkwood Wichita KS 67200 X Jim MacDonald 656 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Jerry Holcamh 1910 NE 122 Ann Vancouver WA 90684 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 06432 II Larry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15291 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 V Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Lakeland FL 33809 VI Cal EDnI 3 Castle Dr RN 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Skew 2756 Elmwnod Ann Arbor Ml 48194 VIII George Parks 2192 Ontord Ave Aestin TX 70794 IX X Robert SliD PO Boa 9 Midway City CA 62655 XI Bernard Cawley 29830 40th Ave S Auburn WA 90691 SPECIAL OVENTS CONTEST BOARD - Choirperoana tram other Conteat Boards Conteot Board Ceerdinator See individual listings above below addresses Ralph Bad TennyWoody BlanchardWwyne Yeagar John ThompoonJohn Fuquenone Shelkoy Bonny JenkinsHorace HoganCliff Teltord David PlaIt AEROBATICS I Scoff Melville 100 Chathum Terr Bridgeport CT 06806 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III Geoff Combs 1966 Milferd Dr Pickerington 0843147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Braokgreen Garden P1 Cornelius NC 20031 V John Pagan 724 Diana SI NIcanille FL 32578 VI Charito W Reed 5490 Woedoan Nd Raytown MO 64133 VII David van Linsewe 7993 E Dedge Nd Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIIIWilliom Thomas 331 SF Reckwead Bartleaville OK 74906 IX Jim Mewrey RN 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSeite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15818 Northeast 56th Woy Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingferd Ave. Athal MA 01331 II Horace Began 15 Parkway Fl RNd Bank NJ 87781 III Bill Certis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robart F Harris 7700 Estevez Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175

Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 NC Jedy Serken 2060 South Raleigh St Denver CD 00219 0 bills Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 North Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chelo Vista CA 91911 Wayne Homada 625 lalani Ave Apt. 604 Honolelo HI 90013-1012 Hawaii Utah Arloona David LiS 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ t5205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St SeoSle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smdh 10025 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 90140 Notdfaee Below bndleatee ChaIrman Connect Board V Benny Jenkina 3112 E Rainen Rd Mamphia TN 38118 VI Chris Matoano 0576 Ginger St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Clemson Avenon Nepal Oak Ml 40073 VIII Rues Snyder 114 Andara Universal City TX 70140 IX Jerold Murphy Otto Focondffs Valiry Manono Spdrrgs CO 00029 X Doug Gelbreath 3490 Topsail P1 Davis CA 95616 XI John Croneffo 1480950 54th Bellevue WA 98906 SCALE CONTEST BOARO I in Snarl 52 Looghalm Dr Noohao NH 93962 II Don Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45649 IV Bob Karlsnon 700 Sullen Dr Middletown OF 19799 V Oceid Plan 1380 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32887 VI John Guenther 21009 Borden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 VII Cloade McCullough 192 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 7 IX Martin LiShart 101 N Porkwood Wichita KS 67200 X Jim MacDonald 656 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Jerry Holcamh 1910 NE 122 Ann Vancouver WA 90684 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 06432 II Larry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15291 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 V Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Lakeland FL 33809 VI Cal EDnI 3 Castle Dr RN 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Skew 2756 Elmwnod Ann Arbor Ml 48194 VIII George Parks 2192 Ontord Ave Aestin TX 70794 IX X Robert SliD PO Boa 9 Midway City CA 62655 XI Bernard Cawley 29830 40th Ave S Auburn WA 90691 SPECIAL OVENTS CONTEST BOARD - Choirperoana tram other Conteat Boards Conteot Board Ceerdinator See individual listings above below addresses Ralph Bad TennyWoody BlanchardWwyne Yeagar John ThompoonJohn Fuquenone Shelkoy Bonny JenkinsHorace HoganCliff Teltord David PlaIt AEROBATICS I Scoff Melville 100 Chathum Terr Bridgeport CT 06806 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III Geoff Combs 1966 Milferd Dr Pickerington 0843147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Braokgreen Garden P1 Cornelius NC 20031 V John Pagan 724 Diana SI NIcanille FL 32578 VI Charito W Reed 5490 Woedoan Nd Raytown MO 64133 VII David van Linsewe 7993 E Dedge Nd Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIIIWilliom Thomas 331 SF Reckwead Bartleaville OK 74906 IX Jim Mewrey RN 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSeite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15818 Northeast 56th Woy Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingferd Ave. Athal MA 01331 II Horace Began 15 Parkway Fl RNd Bank NJ 87781 III Bill Certis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robart F Harris 7700 Estevez Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
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Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 NC Jedy Serken 2060 South Raleigh St Denver CD 00219 0 bills Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 North Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chelo Vista CA 91911 Wayne Homada 625 lalani Ave Apt. 604 Honolelo HI 90013-1012 Hawaii Utah Arloona David LiS 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ t5205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St SeoSle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smdh 10025 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 90140 Notdfaee Below bndleatee ChaIrman Connect Board V Benny Jenkina 3112 E Rainen Rd Mamphia TN 38118 VI Chris Matoano 0576 Ginger St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Clemson Avenon Nepal Oak Ml 40073 VIII Rues Snyder 114 Andara Universal City TX 70140 IX Jerold Murphy Otto Focondffs Valiry Manono Spdrrgs CO 00029 X Doug Gelbreath 3490 Topsail P1 Davis CA 95616 XI John Croneffo 1480950 54th Bellevue WA 98906 SCALE CONTEST BOARO I in Snarl 52 Looghalm Dr Noohao NH 93962 II Don Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45649 IV Bob Karlsnon 700 Sullen Dr Middletown OF 19799 V Oceid Plan 1380 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32887 VI John Guenther 21009 Borden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 VII Cloade McCullough 192 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 7 IX Martin LiShart 101 N Porkwood Wichita KS 67200 X Jim MacDonald 656 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Jerry Holcamh 1910 NE 122 Ann Vancouver WA 90684 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 06432 II Larry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15291 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 V Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Lakeland FL 33809 VI Cal EDnI 3 Castle Dr RN 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Skew 2756 Elmwnod Ann Arbor Ml 48194 VIII George Parks 2192 Ontord Ave Aestin TX 70794 IX X Robert SliD PO Boa 9 Midway City CA 62655 XI Bernard Cawley 29830 40th Ave S Auburn WA 90691 SPECIAL OVENTS CONTEST BOARD - Choirperoana tram other Conteat Boards Conteot Board Ceerdinator See individual listings above below addresses Ralph Bad TennyWoody BlanchardWwyne Yeagar John ThompoonJohn Fuquenone Shelkoy Bonny JenkinsHorace HoganCliff Teltord David PlaIt AEROBATICS I Scoff Melville 100 Chathum Terr Bridgeport CT 06806 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III Geoff Combs 1966 Milferd Dr Pickerington 0843147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Braokgreen Garden P1 Cornelius NC 20031 V John Pagan 724 Diana SI NIcanille FL 32578 VI Charito W Reed 5490 Woedoan Nd Raytown MO 64133 VII David van Linsewe 7993 E Dedge Nd Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIIIWilliom Thomas 331 SF Reckwead Bartleaville OK 74906 IX Jim Mewrey RN 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSeite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15818 Northeast 56th Woy Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingferd Ave. Athal MA 01331 II Horace Began 15 Parkway Fl RNd Bank NJ 87781 III Bill Certis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robart F Harris 7700 Estevez Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
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Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan 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Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175

Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 NC Jedy Serken 2060 South Raleigh St Denver CD 00219 0 bills Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 North Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chelo Vista CA 91911 Wayne Homada 625 lalani Ave Apt. 604 Honolelo HI 90013-1012 Hawaii Utah Arloona David LiS 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ t5205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St SeoSle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smdh 10025 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 90140 Notdfaee Below bndleatee ChaIrman Connect Board V Benny Jenkina 3112 E Rainen Rd Mamphia TN 38118 VI Chris Matoano 0576 Ginger St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Clemson Avenon Nepal Oak Ml 40073 VIII Rues Snyder 114 Andara Universal City TX 70140 IX Jerold Murphy Otto Focondffs Valiry Manono Spdrrgs CO 00029 X Doug Gelbreath 3490 Topsail P1 Davis CA 95616 XI John Croneffo 1480950 54th Bellevue WA 98906 SCALE CONTEST BOARO I in Snarl 52 Looghalm Dr Noohao NH 93962 II Don Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45649 IV Bob Karlsnon 700 Sullen Dr Middletown OF 19799 V Oceid Plan 1380 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32887 VI John Guenther 21009 Borden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 VII Cloade McCullough 192 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 7 IX Martin LiShart 101 N Porkwood Wichita KS 67200 X Jim MacDonald 656 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Jerry Holcamh 1910 NE 122 Ann Vancouver WA 90684 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 06432 II Larry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15291 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 V Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Lakeland FL 33809 VI Cal EDnI 3 Castle Dr RN 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Skew 2756 Elmwnod Ann Arbor Ml 48194 VIII George Parks 2192 Ontord Ave Aestin TX 70794 IX X Robert SliD PO Boa 9 Midway City CA 62655 XI Bernard Cawley 29830 40th Ave S Auburn WA 90691 SPECIAL OVENTS CONTEST BOARD - Choirperoana tram other Conteat Boards Conteot Board Ceerdinator See individual listings above below addresses Ralph Bad TennyWoody BlanchardWwyne Yeagar John ThompoonJohn Fuquenone Shelkoy Bonny JenkinsHorace HoganCliff Teltord David PlaIt AEROBATICS I Scoff Melville 100 Chathum Terr Bridgeport CT 06806 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III Geoff Combs 1966 Milferd Dr Pickerington 0843147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Braokgreen Garden P1 Cornelius NC 20031 V John Pagan 724 Diana SI NIcanille FL 32578 VI Charito W Reed 5490 Woedoan Nd Raytown MO 64133 VII David van Linsewe 7993 E Dedge Nd Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIIIWilliom Thomas 331 SF Reckwead Bartleaville OK 74906 IX Jim Mewrey RN 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSeite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15818 Northeast 56th Woy Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingferd Ave. Athal MA 01331 II Horace Began 15 Parkway Fl RNd Bank NJ 87781 III Bill Certis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robart F Harris 7700 Estevez Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175

Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 NC Jedy Serken 2060 South Raleigh St Denver CD 00219 0 bills Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 North Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chelo Vista CA 91911 Wayne Homada 625 lalani Ave Apt. 604 Honolelo HI 90013-1012 Hawaii Utah Arloona David LiS 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ t5205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St SeoSle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smdh 10025 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 90140 Notdfaee Below bndleatee ChaIrman Connect Board V Benny Jenkina 3112 E Rainen Rd Mamphia TN 38118 VI Chris Matoano 0576 Ginger St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Clemson Avenon Nepal Oak Ml 40073 VIII Rues Snyder 114 Andara Universal City TX 70140 IX Jerold Murphy Otto Focondffs Valiry Manono Spdrrgs CO 00029 X Doug Gelbreath 3490 Topsail P1 Davis CA 95616 XI John Croneffo 1480950 54th Bellevue WA 98906 SCALE CONTEST BOARO I in Snarl 52 Looghalm Dr Noohao NH 93962 II Don Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45649 IV Bob Karlsnon 700 Sullen Dr Middletown OF 19799 V Oceid Plan 1380 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32887 VI John Guenther 21009 Borden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 VII Cloade McCullough 192 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 7 IX Martin LiShart 101 N Porkwood Wichita KS 67200 X Jim MacDonald 656 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Jerry Holcamh 1910 NE 122 Ann Vancouver WA 90684 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 06432 II Larry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15291 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 V Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Lakeland FL 33809 VI Cal EDnI 3 Castle Dr RN 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Skew 2756 Elmwnod Ann Arbor Ml 48194 VIII George Parks 2192 Ontord Ave Aestin TX 70794 IX X Robert SliD PO Boa 9 Midway City CA 62655 XI Bernard Cawley 29830 40th Ave S Auburn WA 90691 SPECIAL OVENTS CONTEST BOARD - Choirperoana tram other Conteat Boards Conteot Board Ceerdinator See individual listings above below addresses Ralph Bad TennyWoody BlanchardWwyne Yeagar John ThompoonJohn Fuquenone Shelkoy Bonny JenkinsHorace HoganCliff Teltord David PlaIt AEROBATICS I Scoff Melville 100 Chathum Terr Bridgeport CT 06806 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III Geoff Combs 1966 Milferd Dr Pickerington 0843147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Braokgreen Garden P1 Cornelius NC 20031 V John Pagan 724 Diana SI NIcanille FL 32578 VI Charito W Reed 5490 Woedoan Nd Raytown MO 64133 VII David van Linsewe 7993 E Dedge Nd Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIIIWilliom Thomas 331 SF Reckwead Bartleaville OK 74906 IX Jim Mewrey RN 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSeite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15818 Northeast 56th Woy Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingferd Ave. Athal MA 01331 II Horace Began 15 Parkway Fl RNd Bank NJ 87781 III Bill Certis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robart F Harris 7700 Estevez Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
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Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 NC Jedy Serken 2060 South Raleigh St Denver CD 00219 0 bills Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 North Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chelo Vista CA 91911 Wayne Homada 625 lalani Ave Apt. 604 Honolelo HI 90013-1012 Hawaii Utah Arloona David LiS 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ t5205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St SeoSle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smdh 10025 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 90140 Notdfaee Below bndleatee ChaIrman Connect Board V Benny Jenkina 3112 E Rainen Rd Mamphia TN 38118 VI Chris Matoano 0576 Ginger St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Clemson Avenon Nepal Oak Ml 40073 VIII Rues Snyder 114 Andara Universal City TX 70140 IX Jerold Murphy Otto Focondffs Valiry Manono Spdrrgs CO 00029 X Doug Gelbreath 3490 Topsail P1 Davis CA 95616 XI John Croneffo 1480950 54th Bellevue WA 98906 SCALE CONTEST BOARO I in Snarl 52 Looghalm Dr Noohao NH 93962 II Don Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45649 IV Bob Karlsnon 700 Sullen Dr Middletown OF 19799 V Oceid Plan 1380 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32887 VI John Guenther 21009 Borden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 VII Cloade McCullough 192 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 7 IX Martin LiShart 101 N Porkwood Wichita KS 67200 X Jim MacDonald 656 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Jerry Holcamh 1910 NE 122 Ann Vancouver WA 90684 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 06432 II Larry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15291 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 V Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Lakeland FL 33809 VI Cal EDnI 3 Castle Dr RN 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Skew 2756 Elmwnod Ann Arbor Ml 48194 VIII George Parks 2192 Ontord Ave Aestin TX 70794 IX X Robert SliD PO Boa 9 Midway City CA 62655 XI Bernard Cawley 29830 40th Ave S Auburn WA 90691 SPECIAL OVENTS CONTEST BOARD - Choirperoana tram other Conteat Boards Conteot Board Ceerdinator See individual listings above below addresses Ralph Bad TennyWoody BlanchardWwyne Yeagar John ThompoonJohn Fuquenone Shelkoy Bonny JenkinsHorace HoganCliff Teltord David PlaIt AEROBATICS I Scoff Melville 100 Chathum Terr Bridgeport CT 06806 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III Geoff Combs 1966 Milferd Dr Pickerington 0843147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Braokgreen Garden P1 Cornelius NC 20031 V John Pagan 724 Diana SI NIcanille FL 32578 VI Charito W Reed 5490 Woedoan Nd Raytown MO 64133 VII David van Linsewe 7993 E Dedge Nd Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIIIWilliom Thomas 331 SF Reckwead Bartleaville OK 74906 IX Jim Mewrey RN 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSeite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15818 Northeast 56th Woy Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingferd Ave. Athal MA 01331 II Horace Began 15 Parkway Fl RNd Bank NJ 87781 III Bill Certis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robart F Harris 7700 Estevez Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
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Technical Director Steve Kaluf RULES PROPOSALS have Following short introduction summaries proposals 19992001 Competition Regulations Yes 2001remember three-year rules change cycle now current Competition Regulations will effect until end 1998 cases proposals received too lengthy publish complete form case have summarized what felt intent proposal complete text proposals available calling Competitions Department AMA HQ will hopefully notice have tried publish actual proposals cases possible response member requests does become real expensive space issue magazine please understand entire proposal OK proposers Contest Board Chairpersons AMA HQ have done part now turn process work must read proposals have interest events fly officiate Get out copy 1 996-97 98 Competition Regulations see what being suggested change decide agree disagree proposal contact District Contest Board member let him know feelings people place represent views however cant dont contact Remember You AMAnot just AMA HQ elected officials AMA membership control what happens must participate have control dont shame cant tell times get calls upset members complaining about rule find out did bother comment proper time proper time get comments Contest Board members district Till next time . ers World Aerobatic Championships Final Standings 1Jason Shulman191111 2Frank NoIl187843 3Gerald Neel183548 4Kirk Gray183060 5Chip Hyde182648 6Dean Koger178214 7Robert Elliot176914 MiniStick op Unlimited Catapult Glider op Standard Catapult Glider op Andrew Tagliafico 1428 08/10/96 CAT II Wayne Trivin Wayne Trivin 1479 10/26/96 1479 10/26/96 B Speed Sr Walter VanGorder 1123 10/06/96 CONTROL LINE Bobby Fogg III17675 10/12/96 ELECTRIC B CL Speed op William Stewart 10697 10/13/96 March 1997 167 INDOOR FFCAT III CAT IV Mini-Stick Op 1999-2001 Competition Regulations Basic Rules Proposals following synopsis rule proposals have submitted prior deadline changes 1999-2001 edition Competition Regulations initial vote proposals respective contest boards will occur during month February 1997 Ballots contest boards must postmarked February 28 1997 AMA members invited comment proposals contacting contest board members districts names addresses can found Competition Directory published monthly Model Aviation Some proposals reproduced complete form because length effort has made assure intent proposal has changed Copies complete proposals available contacting Competitions Department AMA HQ page references text follow 1996-199798 Competition Regulations General No proposals General section have submitted require contest board action Outdoor Free Flight FF-99- 1 Free Flight Power page 12 paragraph 3 add new paragraph 34 use auto-surfaces ie In-flight changes wing and/or tail surface incidences and/or angular positions other type inflight trim changes except dethermalizing purposes prohibited /A Gas event Submitted Jean Pailet FF-99-2 Outdoor Catapult Glider page 17 replace paragraph 41 input following catapult consists handle exceeding six 6 inches maximum dimension attached strands rubber rubber-like material Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-3 Rubber power P-30 page 15 Insert new paragraph 144 Modifications within 15 inches propshaft solely purpose mounting free-wheeling device Submitted Robert Meuser FF-99-4 Rubber power Bostonian page 16 Replace entire text event text contained proposal proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary intent follows proposal attempts make rules event explicit requiring less interpretation CD intent rule Submitted Fred Terzian Indoor Free Flight IND-99-1 page 24 paragraph 22611 Change . least ten 10 grams monoplane fourteen 14 grams others Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-2 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change first two sentences read follows fuselage structure must include box has minimum dimensions 15 inches width 25 inches height 30 inches length parallel line flight 381 cm x 635 cmx 762 cm width horizontal dimension perpendicular line flight fuselage shall exceed 20 inches 508 cm Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-3 page 24 paragraph 2269 Append following paragraph term flying surfaces includes surfaces such typically intended provide lift stability tip-vortex suppression including limited wings canard surfaces tail surfaces winglets tip plates Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-4 pages 23-24 paragraph 2267 Change first sentence read follows fuselage must have transparent windshield side windows least 1 square inch 645 square centimeters projected area viewed front side respectively Thus wrap-around windshield can count both windshield side windows Change lasts sentence . must stand least 3/4 inch 1905 cm above top part fuselage ahead cockpit Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-5 page 23 paragraph 2265 Change follows First sentence change first part fuselage surface must enclose imaginary box ird sentence change follows fuselage must covered prevent free air movement through box Submitted Robert Meuser IND-99-6 page 21 paragraph 17 Ornithopter Replace entire rule Indoor Ornithopter #210 Change too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department complete text brief summary logic change follows logic behind proposal restore original intent rules governing event An Ornithopter model derives its propulsion solely flapping its wings proposer feels spirit rule has violated acceptance models having flapping propellers provided little support felt support comes large stabilizer acting wing proposal defines wing type size horizontal stabilizer permitted Submitted Robert Meuser Control Line CL-99-1 page 62 CL 329 paragraph 2c Change current paragraph allow use pressurized fuel systems slow combat Pressurized fuel systems allowed Venturi 168 Model Aviation must restricted 20 inch must verified Contest Director can checked time during event Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-2 page 63 CL 332 paragraph 3 change wording first sentence Engines shall reciprocating internal combustion type total piston displacement 0900 3600 cubic inches Submitted John M Thompson CL-99-3 page 45 CL 319 320 & 321 paragragh 661 add following sentence case multi-engine models extra minute starting time will allowed additional engine Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-4 reclassified urgent proposal Submitted Richard Perry CL-99-5 page 53 CL 322 paragraph 1315 add paragraph duration flight ends model rolls stop Submitted William R Zimmer CL-99-6 page 58 add paragraph 3 Equipment airplane engine shall equipped device stop engine event flyaway Page 59 add paragraph 71 Demonstration shutoff official will required device must stop engine within 3 seconds Add paragraph 72 Visual inspection shutoff deemed necessary functional test Page 61 add paragraph 111 flyaway occurs shutoff fails contestant will forfeit match Add paragraph 112 shutoff tampered work contestant will disqualified contest Submitted Ken Burdick CL-99-7 page 58 add paragraph 33 read follows Aircraft must equipped device will stop engine within second event flyaway other incident allows aircraft leave flying circle Upon request Contest Event Director ability device function satisfactorily must demonstrated before match device must remain functional entire flight period repaired replaced becomes non functional during match Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-8 pages 59-60 delete paragraphs 8ld 8le & 8lf retain words starting judge will sound loud prolonged signal end match insert 81 before sentence match will endwhen Change 91 read starting judge shall equipped stopwatch device signal end match starting judge shall time overall match watch rules infractions Delete 93 931 932 94 95 Add new 93 following event flyaway airtime shall stop aircraft departs flying circle engine stop device fails stop engine within second contestants will forfeit match 96 renumber 94 Submitted Bob Mears CL-99-9 page 62 CL 330 add paragraph 4 Equipment Section 33 Control Line Combat rules concerning devices stop engine flyaway shall apply event Submitted Larry Driskill CL-99-10 page 45 revise paragraph 41 read Line specifications pull test per chart Add line diameters Chart page 44 accomodate two line control systems Adds following line diameters chart Profile 00003600 Single Strand 1 line-033 2 line024 Multi-Strand 2 lines-024 Submitted Fred Cronenwett CL-99-l 1 Add 21 Proto Speed Provisional Event adopts NASS rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Glenn Lee CL-99-12 page 56 Omit word SUPPLEMENTAL event title reads SKILL CLASS PRECISION AEROBATICS events 323324325326 Submitted Louis Crane RCA-99-l page 65 change following paragraphs reflect RC Aerobatics entry level class Novice Sportsman change name second class Sportsman Intermediate Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Watch identical proposal Submitted Thomas C Weedon RCA-99-2 page 80 paragraph 4 delete 4la 41b & 4lc entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-3 page 68 paragraph 18 replace current Masters Pattern Maneuvers wording Masters Pattern Maneuvers Masters class shall fly according current FAI RC Aerobatics F3A Rules builder model rule shall enforced AMA Competition Regulations will applied FAI Sporting Code silent does provide guidance concerning conduct Rules FAI-F3A events Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-4 page 81 paragraph 142 delete section 142 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-5 page 81 paragraph 6 delete section 6 entirely Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-6 page 81 paragraph 7 replace section 7 material workmanship section 6 Radio Control Pattern Safety Requirements Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-7 page 81 delete second sentence paragraph 91 & entire 92 section renumber 93 92 91 A contestant may enter competition class own option 92 Delete entire section 93 Renumber 92 Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-8 page 82 paragraph 169 Change wording read Unknown Sequences Separate Sportsman Advanced Unlimited consisting 12 15 maneuvers designed contestants fly prior practice should reasonably flyable high complexity Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-9 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete entire section paragraph 17 Submitted Dave Burton March 1997 169 RCA-99-1O page 66 paragraph 8 Change wording Contestant Classification Pattern contest contestant may enter pattern class own option 81 881 82 821 822 823 824 825 83 Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Delete entire section Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99- 11 page 80 paragraph 3 replace section 33 specific schedule maneuvers Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Dave Burton RCA-99-12 page 80 paragraph 4 4la replace section Formula specifies 50 cid 2-cycle 65 cid 4-cycle displacement limit models class Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-13 page 81 paragraph 9 91 add sentence read Advancement Unlimited shall remain optional Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99- 14 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change Three 3 Four 4 times 24 month period Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-15 page 81 paragraph 12 121 delete paragraph replace maneuvers shall flown area front judges 60 degrees either side rear corners box 75 degrees front corners No higher 60 degrees Minimum altitude shall 20 feet Insert new 150 degree box diagram Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-16 page 81 paragraph 12 122 add following wording pilots may announce beginning ending sequences alert judges Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-17 page 81 paragraph 14141 change 0-10 10-0 Submitted Tat 0 Clark RCA-99-18 page 81 paragraph 15 151 Delete best 1 two 2 attempts single flight shall replace sequence shall flown and. Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-19 page 81 paragraph 9 91 change wording after mandatory add start next contest season after winning Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-20 page 81 Delete section 15 its entirety replace proposals wording proposal changes manner winner determined Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-21 page 83 Replace Judging Standards Techniques pages 83-87 IMAC Flying & Judging School text Text proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Tat OClark RCA-99-22 page 80 paragraph 3 32 Delete first second third sentences paragraph Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-23 page 82 paragraph 17 Delete replace Known Compulsory Maneuver Sequences Similar LAC except modified IMAC provide better cohesion miniature aircraft capabilities pilot skill level Sequences will change annually printed Competition Newsletter spring along updated rule changes become official upon publication Model Aviation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-24 page 81 paragraph 14 141 Add section HalfS points may used judging Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-25 page 81 paragraph 10 Delete entire section replace proposals text Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text proposal attempts clarify what official flight proposer feels current rule subject interpretation Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-26 page 81 paragraph 11111 Delete entire section Submitted Tal 0 Clark RCA-99-27 page 68 paragraph 18 change read Masters Pattern shall change time F3A Preliminary Schedule changes shall outgoing F3A Preliminary Schedule Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-28 page 75 78 Section E Description Maneuvers Landing Takeoff proposal changes takeoff landing criteria Rest proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department complete copy text Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-29 page 72 Add subparagraph 6 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read 6 Aircraft attitude track shall criteria judging entry spins Page 77 Add subparagraph 6 Section E Description Maneuvers Spin number rotations read 6 Aircraft attitude entry off heading downgrade based 1 point per 15 degree rule Submitted Ronald E Van Putte RCA-99-30 page 72 add Section E Description Maneuvers Spins sentence immediately prior following criteria apply spins read Spin entry ie stalllbreak center maneuvers should occur directly front judges center line/pole Page 72 add subparagraph 5 Section B Description Maneuvers Spins read Once model has entered spin drift caused wind judging criteria Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-3 1 page 68 Within paragraph 20 Suggested Field Procedure add new paragraph 208 read 208 contest director should make effort provide fliers equal freedom exposure sun maneuvering area may done orientation maneuvering area scheduling competition avoid sun exposure Submitted Ronald B Van Putte RCA-99-32 reassigned special events category Submitted Don Miller 170 Model Aviation 99-33 page 68 Add following new paragraph after paragraph 146 147 execution free-style aerobatic maneuvers hot-dogging during allowed free passes after takeoff before landing specifically prohibited Contestants may maneuver aircraft necessary trim purposes may employ simple 180 degree turnaround maneuver choice position aircraft landing entry maneuvering area judges opinion prohibited maneuver has performed during allowed free passes following maneuver shall scored zero 0 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-34 page 65 delete paragraph 45 add new paragraph 471 proposal legitimizes practice allowing entrants AMA Pattern classes share primary back-up aircraft repair aircraft during competition share parts including engines radio components proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-35 page 70 Judges Guide Delete next-to-last sentence Paragraph Bb Delete last sentence Paragraph B b Delete last paragraph under B Description Maneuvers Loops Add new next-to-the last sentence Paragraph Bb Rotations pitch axis model should made evenly show contestant radius model transitions line line Add new last sentence Paragraph Bb Higher marks should awarded flying tight high-g corners Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-36 page 71 proposal adds additional downgrade criteria Judges Guide loop geometry complete partial square loops proposal lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-37 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers modify listed CHANGE #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k3 #6 Vertical Eight Middle Pilots Option U k4 CHANGE #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k3 #20 Two Rolls Opposite Directions D k4 CHANGE Total K66 Total K68 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-38 page 65 Paragraph 431 DELETE entire paragraph including heading number Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-39 page 67 paragraph 13 Add following two sentences new first section Paragraph 131 class completed rounds entrants class have flown have official opportunity fly under rules set forth Paragraph 10 shall counted Individual classes competing same event may discretion Contest Director fly differing numbers rounds determine winner balance paragraph beginning classes winner ains now appears appended above Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-40 page 68 paragraph 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers requires certain modifications CHANGE #5 Immelmann Turn k1 #5 Immelmann Turn k2 CHANGE #11 Half Square Loop 1/2 Roll Vertical k3 #11 Half Square Loop /2 Roll Vertical k2 Submitted Joan Anastasio RCA-99-41 page 66 paragraph 7 proposal re-names first two lowest difficulty RC Pattern classes currently used Novice Sportsman Sportsman Intermediate proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Watch indentical proposal Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-42 page 78 Takeoff section revise second sentence read model smoothly suddenly accelerates Submitted John Ron Lockhart RCA-99-43 page 68 18 Masters Pattern Maneuvers changes wording Three turn inverted spin Triangle Snap Loop Humpty Bump op proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William E Hartley RCR-99-l page 94 Section 19-3 Change read follows 3 . adds footnote bottom application chart refering requirements Q-40 Q-500 * V Tail aircraft 40 oz-in requirement elevator may satisfied using two servos 25 oz-in Submitted Fred Johanson RCR-99-2 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 8mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-3 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 7mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-4 page 91 amend paragraph 8 read 422-Q-40 An RC carburetor venturi shall used maximum diameter 6mm Carburetors venturis may modified subject availability rules Fuel system pressurization limited muffler pressure Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-5 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers . Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-6 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 meter 312 /16 inch addition muffler shall have single rectangular inlet no larger 0715 x 0335 single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constant-diameter section inner diameter least 1428 outer diameter least 1490 constant diameter section shall extend least 3875 5500 expansion chamber may contain miniMarch 1997 171 pipe provided mini-pipe has constant inner diameter 0810 extends within 0250 rearmost portion constant-diameter section expansion chamber Neither expansion chamber nor internal mini-pipe may incorporate baffles breaks drilled holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet muffler header shall constructed provide distance least 1672 2672 between face piston point centerline expansion chamber forward portion expansion chamber Flowthrough mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-7 page 91 amend paragraph 74 read 74 422-Q-40 . diameter 312 46 inch addition muffler shall have single expansion chamber 7250 length excluding header tailpipe expansion chamber shall incorporate constantdiameter section outer diameter no greater 1750 constantdiameter section shall extend least 3875 Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-8 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 10% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-9 page 91 amend paragraph 9 read 422-Q-40 fuel shall commercially available containing over 5% nitromethane Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-l0 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed-pitch two bladed non-laminated wood propellers shall allowed Propellers shall least eight inches diameter Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-1 1 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . need coincide some point cross-sectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets non-scale protuberances part width depth crosssectional area measurement . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-12 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 some point crosssectional area fuselage shall least twelve 12 square inches contestant shall required furnish templates prove Fillets ntours [begin strikethrough]the height width measurements at[end strikethrough] . Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-13 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 fuselage shall measured its widest deepest points need coincide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype part measurement depth measurement may include canopy windshield pilots head headrest width depth measurements inches shall multiplied yield total total must no less 18 example fuselage width 3 depth 6 would produce total 18 would therefore satisfy criterion Cross-sectional Watch similar proposal Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-14 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 . cheek cowls canopy belly scoop f must have minimum .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-15 page 92 amend paragraph 12 read 422-Q-40 incide Fillets cheek cowls tail surfaces dorsal sub fins tail skids non-scale protuberances profile representations feature full-scale prototype .. Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-16 page 92 amend paragraph 14 read 422-Q-40 eels shall two 2 inches positive means Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-17 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 . exhaust outlet total length muffler front header back exhaust outlet may exceed seven one-quarter inches 7250 outside diameter muffler may exceed three-quarters inches 1750 Flow-through Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-18 page 91 amend last subparagraph paragraph 74 read 424-Q-500 Sport . exhaust outlet mufflers used Standard division expansion chamber may contain incorporate internal ductwork reflectors mini-pipes baffles breaks holes tapered angled sections other discontinuities except inlet outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes 428-Q-500 engine must equipped stock expansion chamber muffler provided manufacturer engine being used having single exhaust outlet Flow-through mufflers tapered tuned pipes unenclosed minipipes permitted No modifications muffler permitted except muffler may tapped pressure fitting supply pressure fuel system Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-19 page 93 amend paragraph 15 read 424-428-Q-500 Sport Q-500 Minimum weight shall three threequarters 3 pounds fuel Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-20 page 91 amend paragraph 92 read 92 428-Q-500 containing over 10% nitromethane filling supply container Submitted Duane H Gall RCR-99-21 page 88 add new paragraph 24 read 24 events interest safety contest directors encouraged use variations alternatives basic course layout shown pages long such variations alternatives approved AMA-recognized special interest group noted pre-contest publicity AMA specifically endorses use telemetry shown feasible other available means reducing eliminating need officials contestants physically present race course Submitted Duane H Gall 172 Model Aviation us-a eq eq pp p wp k RCR-99-22 page 95 amend second paragraph 1911 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute starting time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-23 page 95 amend paragraph 1916 change wording read 60 seconds 1 minute staffing time event 428-Q500 Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-24 withdrawn proposer Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-25 page 92 amend paragraph 10 read 422-Q-40 Only fixed pitch two bladed non laminated wood carbon fiber propellers shall allowed Watch conflict other proposal Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-26 page 95 revise section 19 422QM-40 read order takeoff shall determined draw start heat Aircraft shall flagged off line second intervals groups two first group being airplanes three second group being two four Submitted Richard W Moreland RCR-99-27 page 95 amend paragraph 191 read models signaled moment break plane established pylon sighting pole. Add paragraph 18 pole called sighting pole must placed least 100 feet right Pylon 1 right angles long centerline course pole should such color construction stand out background clutter viewed pylon Add pole pictorial three pylon course Submitted Pete Reed Reilvopter b Control limited three functions rudder elevator spoilers c The trailing edge wing must remain fixed times d Protrusions devices extending below bottom fuselage either fixed retractable purpose produce rapid deceleration upon landing allowed Submitted Robert Johnson Scale FT Scafr SC-99-14 page 127 paragraph 54 change read Flying points will awarded 1 point per second limited maximum 100 points Submitted James Miller SC-99-15 page 127 change paragraph 5 Flight Judging read Flying will judged solely duration An unassisted ROG required type model contestant has option utilizing unassisted ROG model achieves least ten 10 second official flight will receive ten 10 second bonus ROG No flight plus ten 10 second bonus ROG may exceed maximum flight score specified Paragraph 54 Submitted James Miller BLC Scale SC-99-l page 141 paragraph 23 Realism second paragraph delete sentence speed such maneuvers performed should also reflect capabilities prototype 425 Realism Flight first sentence page 144 Change realism score shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Errors Delete first sentence Model does fly scalelike speed before end 3rd round b 2nd model cannot receive higher static score primary entry c All previous flight scores will void 2nd model would have use its flight scores final tabulation d a b & c possible original static judges still available e Each contest has determination charge 2nd entry fee f Every effort should made retain judges static until start third round Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-3 page 139 paragraph 55 add following exception addition wing skid wires will allowed after static judging flight Skid must semi circular design exceed 15 inch radius exceed 062 wire Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-4 page 144 paragraph 423 FlyPast Delete first sentence words 10 20 feet enter words 10 30 feet Submitted Steven T Ort SC-99-5 page 139 paragraph 5 Add new paragraph 56 read Judging aircraft should limited maximum 15 minutes judging panel 3 judges used group maximum 6 minutes per judge judges used individually three categories Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-6 Event 520 page 140 paragraph 3 Change read 3 Flying rules per R/C Sport Scale Event 512 following exception Only 1 mechanical option allowed Example Flaps retracts bomb drop Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-7 page 139 under RC Sport Rules Change rule 55e words same size shape color similar same size shape color No proposals RC Helicopter have submitted rules change cycle SO-99-1 page 110 paragraph 3313 Change wording 313 Class C-Standard Class Sailplanes Projected span limited 110 inches Submitted Ralph Grose SC-99-2 page 137-138 paragraph 3 delete sentence 'The contestant will allowed 1 entry RC Sport Scale Insert contestant has second model available first entry deemed unrepairable Contest Director will have option entering second model under following conditions a The 2nd model must static judged Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-8 page 145 paragraph 43lc delete everything after become airborne realistic manner therefore eliminating dl d2 Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-9 page 140 paragraph 83 change everything after CD March 1997 173 w h~ w requiring demonstration read options need demonstrated again flight during flyby although contestant may elect desired hut must used flight same manner prototype Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-10 page 139 paragraph 75 Change read Once airborne no person other pilot except minor trim changes pilots caller shall operate transmitter controls Submitted Steven T SC-99- 11 Add new events Radio Control Traditional Expert Scale Radio Control Traditional Sportsman Sport Scale rules events identical Expert Scale Event 512 Sportsman Sport Scale event 511 except noted below 1 EligibilityOnly models have max motor size Single engine aircraft 75 ci 2-stroke 91 4-stroke multi-engines 92 ci 2-stroke total disp 106 4-stroke total disp Submitted Albert Kretz SC-99-12 page 139 paragraph 55 add item wheels/tires used flying must similar size shape color ones presented static judging Submitted Steven T SC-99-13 page 138 paragraph 51 add following Judges review bottom aircraft craftsmanship points Submitted Steven T SC-99-16 Add RC Team Scale event rules event identical Expert Sport Scale event 512 except noted below 1 Eligibility team will consist builder model pilot-flier Submitted Claude McCullough SC-99-17 page 140 paragraph 101 Change sentence read contestant AMA Class higher rated Sport scale Designer Scale contest receives 1 advancement point other contestant places ahead Submitted Robert L Underwood SC-99- 18 withdrawn proposer Submitted John Guenther SC-99-19 page 140 after introductory sentence Insert two divisions RC Fun Scale Divi son #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous RC scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-20 page 134 insert after introductory paragraph two division CL Profile Scale Division #1 novice contestant purely ENTRY LEVEL division RC scale competition Division #2 open contestant previous CL scale competition experience Submitted John Guenther SC-99-21 page 134 Remove word Supplemental Control Line Profile Scale heading Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-22 page 140 add section 5 event 520 reads contestant entering event 520 shall allowed enter events 511 512 513 514 same contest Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-23 page 122-130 Replace events 508 & 509 Sport Scale breakdown exists RC classes including Designer Scale Delete references 508 CL Precision Scale unified scale judging regulations pages 122 through 124 Delete CL Precision Scale event 508 pages 128 through 130 Page 130 CL Sport Scale change event 509 event 522 CL Sportsman Sport Scale 523 CL Expert Sport Scale 524 CL Sportsman/Expert combined rules remain Add 524 Designer Scale Rules same 515 Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-24 page 121 add 42 Noise Limit reciprocating rotary piston internal combustion engine shall equipped effective silencer maximum noise level RC CL events shall 96 db measured specified Sound Addendum section Competition Regulations Submitted Charles Bauer SC-99-25 page 144 paragraph 425 proposal removes words scalelike speed listed notable error revises paragraph better meaning physical compatibility other maneuver realism descriptions Complete proposal too lengthy publish contact Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-26 page 139 revise paragraph 72 after first sentence existing paragraph insert following new sentences Model configuration ground conditions may also make hand launches impractical site conditions flight line safety can still provide takeoff landing despite poor ground wind conditions landing takeoff may become optional score flight schedule other maneuver options selected replacement prior flight CD may also certify option tail skid aircraft such WW- 1 aircraft prior contest variety known site conditions limitations used added replacement maneuver will allowed extra minute total allowed flight time remaining sentences unchanged starting . CD will specify right hand left hand pattern . etc Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-27 page 139 change first sentence paragraph 8 RC Flight Plan read RC flight plan shall consist 10 maneuvers scale operations three 3 mandatory seven 7 optional Change next sentence read mandatory items figure eight fly past realism flight Relocate paragraph 421 Takeoff Description Mandatory Maneuvers section 42 page 144 Description Optional Maneuvers section 43 page 145 Also same relocation paragraph 424 Landing optional section 43 Change paragraph 73 page 139 Time limit flight 12 minutes Time limit flight 12 minutes except takeoff landing replaced additional maneuvers example flights 1 minute will added additional maneuver Submitted Kent Walters SC-99-28 page 144 add section 425 Realism Flight after 1st sentence Visual scale speed may approximately reckoned dividing maximum speed subject aircraft scale model Example e model 400 mph subject should exceed 100 mph Submitted D R Platt 174 Model Aviation 9-29 page 144 Delete last sentence Rule 425 Upon completion . agreed upon score Submitted D R Plato Electric ELC-99-l page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add first sentence class events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited maximum seven 7 nickel cadmium cells class B events shall defined motors allowed battery pack limited minimum eight 8 nickel cadmium cells maximum thirty 30 nickel cadmium cells After statement references battery cell count individual events may deleted Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-2 page 153 change paragraph 41 General Specifications add second sentence states builder-of-the model rule shall apply old timer oldie pre-1960 events Submitted William Jenkins ELC-99-3 page 154-155 paragraph 46 add new paragraphs after wording event 613 before event 614 paragraph 47 intent proposal establish national record categories RC Electric Sailplanes proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text Submitted William Jenkins SEB-99-l page 160 section World War II Combat #704 paragraph 3 32 delete words fuselage cross-section Submitted Jerry D Fan SEB-99-2 proposal establishes RC Competition Fun Fly new event sets rules event proposal too lengthy publish call AMA Competitions Department copy complete text brief summary objective follows I Robert Wilkie 19 Everett St Rackland MA 02370 II CL & FF Richard Sobrino 87-26 88th St Woodhaven NY 11421 NC Robert Kircher 0 Sheffeld Way Clark NJ 07066 lit CL FF & NC Nelson Soold 1944 S Idaho Street Allentown PA 18103 East CL FF & NC M Weisenbach 4568W 146th Cleveland OH 44135 West IV CL & FF Jim Coffin 4604 Hillbroak Dr Anoondale VA 22003 NC Dove Evans 6124 Apt E Leeington Ct Virginia Seach VA 23464 B NC Paula Borickmon 1518 Edmundahire Ln Orloado FL 32806 FF Bob Jank 984 Williams Ditch Rd Cantonment FL 32533 CL Joseph Mood 1339 Rensselaer St. JackoonvilleFL 32205 VI NC ancepl Soaring Jerry Warden 400 Alden Normal ILOl 761-1307 NC Snaring Dale Polkeniog 1544 Darien Lake Dr DorleoIL 60550 FF Jim Bennett 324 Helfenstein Ave St Louis MD 63119 CL William Bad Bodnloch Jr. 1800 Trail Ridge St Arlington Heights IL 60004 INDOOR CONTEST BOARD I Ray Harlan 15 Happy Hollow Rd Waylond MA 01778 II Doag Barber 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Ill Walt VanGorder 5669 Victory View Lo Cincinnati OH 45233 IV Den Srull 941 Kimberwicke Rd McLean VA 22102 V John Martin 2180 Tigortail Miami FL 33133 VI Larry Coslick 4292 Volley Crest Hill St Louis MO 63128 VII Richard Doig 2130 Sommerville Dr Onferd Ml 46371 VIII Ralph Nod TNeny P0 Boo 838545 Nichardoan TX 75880 IX H Stan Chilton 3010 Grail Wicitito KS 67211 X Olarence Mother 2358 Tam OShooter Ave Bishop CA 9351 4-1 044 XI Andy Togliotico 10939 SW Duall Pest Rd Pertlond OR 97219 CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD I Dick Wolsey 112 Haverhill St N Reading MA 01864 II Tom Hampshire 430 Greenwich St. Belvidere NJ 97023 III Laird Jackson 1109 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 IV Wayne Foster 3104 Tarkey Hill Rd Winstan Salem NC 27100 V Dove Hemstroaght PD Boo 171 Meacks Corner SC 29461 VI C Robbert 349 Hillshoro Ave Levingoan KY 40511 VII Marc Worwashana llS77NShare Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 40109 VIII Dick Perry 7995 Del Oso Court NE Albuquergon NM 07199-2939 IX Michael Tollmon 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 X Ben Wisniewski 3316 Kiowa Blvd Lake Havaso City AZ B6493 XI John Thompana 2458 OaiocN SI Eagana ON 87484 FREE FLIOHT CONTEST BOARO I Henry Strock 294 Hombarg Rd Lyme CT 96371 II Bradley Bone 60 Lake Ave Lyndeoville NY 14990 III Rudy Klalber 2021 Lokeland Ave Lokewoud OH 44197 IV Jim Baccintaso 112 PinecrestOir Moneta VA 24121 CONTEST COORDINATORS VII PP AMA Headqaarlara Catapelilion Beperltnant CL Marc Warwoshona 11577 N Shore Dr Whitmore Lake Ml 461 09-9124 NC Encept br Michigan Leon Cerdy N45D3 Highway 55 Chilton WI 53014 RC Michigan Wayne Yeager 15307 Forrister Rd Clayton Ml 49235 VIII CL & FF Bill Lee 2200 Rte 2 Chandler TO 75750 NC Clyde Brothers 4903 Whispering Oaks DrCallego Station TO 77045 IX Mike Tallman 3014 Fochange Wichita KS 67217 NC Jedy Serken 2060 South Raleigh St Denver CD 00219 0 bills Hall 5543 Willow Oak Way Fair Oaks CA 95620 North Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chelo Vista CA 91911 Wayne Homada 625 lalani Ave Apt. 604 Honolelo HI 90013-1012 Hawaii Utah Arloona David LiS 1111 N 64th St 53 Mesa AZ t5205 XI Dick Salter 7217 So 133rd St SeoSle WA 90170 NC WT Bill Smdh 10025 44th Ave SW Seattle WA 90140 Notdfaee Below bndleatee ChaIrman Connect Board V Benny Jenkina 3112 E Rainen Rd Mamphia TN 38118 VI Chris Matoano 0576 Ginger St John MO 63114 VII Bill Shailor 2317 Clemson Avenon Nepal Oak Ml 40073 VIII Rues Snyder 114 Andara Universal City TX 70140 IX Jerold Murphy Otto Focondffs Valiry Manono Spdrrgs CO 00029 X Doug Gelbreath 3490 Topsail P1 Davis CA 95616 XI John Croneffo 1480950 54th Bellevue WA 98906 SCALE CONTEST BOARO I in Snarl 52 Looghalm Dr Noohao NH 93962 II Don Typood 275 Cascade Rd Warwick NY 10990 III Bill Carper 127 Pearl St Jackson OH 45649 IV Bob Karlsnon 700 Sullen Dr Middletown OF 19799 V Oceid Plan 1380 Hanre NW Palm Bay FL 32887 VI John Guenther 21009 Borden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 VII Cloade McCullough 192 Constance St Montezuma IA 50171 VIII Ernest Harwood 2711 English Chase Arlington TX 7 IX Martin LiShart 101 N Porkwood Wichita KS 67200 X Jim MacDonald 656 Burr Davis CA 95616 XI Jerry Holcamh 1910 NE 122 Ann Vancouver WA 90684 ELECTRIC CONTEST BOARD I Edmund Bassick 75 Romonock P1 Fairfield CT 06432 II Larry Sribnick 21 5 Country Rd Beilport NY 11713 III Richard Simpson 332 39th Street Pittsburgh PA 15291 IV Woady Blanchard 1733 Beach Rd Hamplen VA 23084 V Robert Nelson 5955 Chickadee Lakeland FL 33809 VI Cal EDnI 3 Castle Dr RN 2 Florissant MO 63034 VII Keith Skew 2756 Elmwnod Ann Arbor Ml 48194 VIII George Parks 2192 Ontord Ave Aestin TX 70794 IX X Robert SliD PO Boa 9 Midway City CA 62655 XI Bernard Cawley 29830 40th Ave S Auburn WA 90691 SPECIAL OVENTS CONTEST BOARD - Choirperoana tram other Conteat Boards Conteot Board Ceerdinator See individual listings above below addresses Ralph Bad TennyWoody BlanchardWwyne Yeagar John ThompoonJohn Fuquenone Shelkoy Bonny JenkinsHorace HoganCliff Teltord David PlaIt AEROBATICS I Scoff Melville 100 Chathum Terr Bridgeport CT 06806 II Todd Sheehan 18 Peppermill Dr Fairport NY 14450 III Geoff Combs 1966 Milferd Dr Pickerington 0843147 IV Tom Miller 19130 Braokgreen Garden P1 Cornelius NC 20031 V John Pagan 724 Diana SI NIcanille FL 32578 VI Charito W Reed 5490 Woedoan Nd Raytown MO 64133 VII David van Linsewe 7993 E Dedge Nd Mt Morris Ml 48458 VIIIWilliom Thomas 331 SF Reckwead Bartleaville OK 74906 IX Jim Mewrey RN 2 Boo 56 Kinsley KS 67547 X Craig Millet Gibson Dunn & Crutcher 4 Park PlazaSeite 1400 CA 92714 XI Rick Allison 15818 Northeast 56th Woy Redmond WA 98052 HELICOPTER I Randy King 59 Wollingferd Ave. Athal MA 01331 II Horace Began 15 Parkway Fl RNd Bank NJ 87781 III Bill Certis 218 Vernon Rd Greenville PA 16125 IV Robart F Harris 7700 Estevez Nd La Plato MD 20648 B Tim Schoonard 1507 Wheeler Rd Orlando FL 32703 VI Luther Akemon 1900 Lakeniew Dr Scettaberg IN 47170 VII Roy Dietz 12450 Lanodowne Detroit Ml 48224 VIIIDave Yoangblaod 1212 Barak Bryan TX 77892 IX Don Vineyard 205S HilIdale Sauna KS 87401 -3299 X Robert Gorham 4 Stadebaker Nine CA 92718-2912 XI Rich Josephson 2842 Tenia Cir Medtord 0697504 RACINO I Pete Reed 49 Anvil Dr Avon CT 08901 II Ernest Nikadem 407 Willow St Lockyort NY 14094 III Dove Lotaha 1141 Columbus Ave Apt 2 Lemoyne PA 17043 IV Richard Moreland 726 Hillweade Nd Edgewater MD 21937 B Gail Jacobsen 8205 Riveincliffe Dr NW Atlanta GA 30328 VI Jim Sager 8425 Aebern Rd Ft Wayne IN 48825-3031 VII Wayna Yanger 15387 Farrinler Rd Claytan MI 49235 VIIIDrewJenina 3109 Buflview Garland TX 75043 IX Duane Gall 14157W Cornell Ave Lokewoad 0080228 X Gary Hover 16916 Ave 288 Visalia CA 93277-9757 Xl Tom Strom 1429 SW l6Wh Seattle WA 98118 SOARINS I Fritz Bien 41 Sawmill Rd Concord MA 91742 II Roman Paryc 59 Steinfeldt RdLancaster NY 14088 III Dana SkalkeB 217 EacIld Ann Scottdale PA 15883 IV Bob Champine 205 Tipton Rd Newport News VA 23606 V Charles Anderson PO Boo 395 Tollahoma TN 37388 VI Rick Burnoski 158 Canyon Dr Boliaghteak IL 09440 VII Al Scidmere 5013 Dorset Dr Madison WI 53711 VIIIBarry Kennedy 15269 CR 1227 Flint TX 75762 IX Byron Blakeslee 3134 Winnebago Dr Sedalia 0080135 X Randy Spencer 2617 Fisk Ln Nedonde Beach CA 60278 XI Dove Johnson 19400SF 11th St Vancouver WA 98664 proposal seeks standardize tasks rules above named event requirements challenge current aircraft design promote innovation originality design improvements staying within AMA safety weight limits Tasks will timed mission tasks subjectivity judges kept minimum Submitted Don S Miller CONTEST BOARD COORDINATOR Cliff Telford 1512 S Greenleaf Ct Winter Springs FL 32708 FAI TEAM SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN SCALE Jebe Guenther 21009 Berden-Greenville Nd Borden IN 47106 IN ODOR Richurd 0019 2139 Sommerville Dr Doferd Ml 40371 FREE FLIORT Roger Simpson pro-tom 8131 Tenrin Way Sacramento CA 95828 SPEED & TEAM RACE Bill Lee 2200 Ate 2 Chandler TX 75758 CL COMBAT Gary Proof 13 Cootlewood Ct St Peters MO 03376 CL AEROBATICS Wynn Paul 3332 Carriage La Leoingten KY 40517 NC SOARINO Bob Edoan-pre-tem 11402 S Regency Ct Parker CO 80134 NC AEROBATICS Chris Lakin 2132 5 Stewart Spriegfield MO 65804 NC PYLON Wayne Yeuger 15387 Farrioter Rd Clayton Ml 49235 NC ELECTRIC Keith Finkeobiner 7050 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad CA 92009 NC HELICOPTER Heraco Hagen 15 Parkway P1 Red Bank NJ 07701 SPACEMOOCLING Howard Kahn 7206 Beechwsnd Read Alenondris VA 22307 March 1997 175 COMPETITION DIRECTORY

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