Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood AprilOne first lessons learned started writing regular column magazine no matter what say someone will take exception words deign use long established fact support innocuous suhject can imagine someone will challenge words dont editorialize So really things makes world interesting plain homily place lets proceed render months wisdom definition render tear apart Some years ago before came AMA wrote Scale column Model Builder magazine really enjoyed having opportunity several reasons great having forum ideas Writing column made observant Scale scene Also great working albeit small way Northrops Over years used phrase column number times would like use time lead off column address some truths learned over years often hard way cant cut longerWhether measure piece wood ruler lay alongside line plans once have cut thats making longer dad individuals can bcst described human ruler can look something give very accurate assessment its size skill always preached should careful check before cut especially piece something like wing spar some other load carrying piece Should commit horrible deed cut item too short will unquestionably discover Murphys laws will immediately come play piece just cut will last piece have hobby shop closed dont have anyway leads us second thought Scratch building cheaperLets lead off saying individuals Out able spend less cost kit produce model have skills time use innovative materials and/or methods produce model very few actually grow own balsa tree some individuals have ability cut own wood working foam fiberglass buy bulk lots really brings cost down general modeler however usually greater waste trying scratch build ways waste associated materials can overcome spending her important itemtime Careful preparation part layout can very helpful time spent determining what stock size use can cut down waste factor course people find dont have extra time available experience have found building time breaks down three distinct segments am scratch building About 25% time spent figuring out build part includes such things attach wing plan cowl can get engine tank fit mufflcr etc next 50% time spent actually doing building Generally will find building actually broken down segments well instance building wing two separate panels second panel will take much less time first did Have ever noticed models have parts come pairs far building concerned Thats some people build two models same time find second fairly flies no pun intended completion have now accounted 75% time Whats left ask Well friend have found often last 25% time required complete scratch-built model accounted have redo things didnt get right first 25% time Sometimes Whoops simple Other times its much complicated Like time forgot part aileron linkage wing panel Please understand Im trying discourage anyone scratch building scene Perish thought rewards fantastic Just exercise caution plan carefully wont show cover itWanna bet Ive trapped problem times Whether youre working scratch-built kit model what goes under covering will have profound effect model looks its true often doesnt really matter model looks virtually modeler alive will want create outstanding model some time career slapping lots filler paint over poorly constructed model will make great Remember old adage about silk purse out sows ear place people get trouble sanding stage Aside tedious nature process model looks like airplane us want get done have developed philosophy suggests arrive point think have sanded enough am satisfied finish sand time same thought could expressed rubbing out painted finish applying plastic film covering Isnt strange time seems continue creep dialogue Dont landItll get hetterIf say youve never done youre probably lying area hundred feet high straight level Suddenly theres control twitch unusual sound brain mouth person standing next tells something isnt right Granted dont know whats wrong butYour first thought may land however just suddenly began anomaly goes away brain shrugs its shoulders continue flying modelers method rationalization takes over think Whatever will go away Wanna bet Things mechanical like engine things electrical like radio usually have way letting know innards sick Unlike animal kingdom its ability regenerate cells make itself well sometimes model its associated elements doesnt enjoy possibility would well listen clues offered get model heck down ground still command modeler friends can help learn symptoms youre familiar may include lean engine runs vibration noises fluttering surfaces linkage problems host others Just remember something goes really wrong cant leave model up fix takeoff least landingwhether control Just flightThis realm pure superstition Kinda always joke around good old Buder Park St Louis never said Well flight Ill call day theory certainly would crash flight indeed would last What always said Well just two flights take go home Now know superstition other end flying day before first flight day isnt superstition everything isnt right before start first day may last Im certain aware Continued next page April 1992 105 1993 Free Flight Team Qualification Free Flight Team Selection Committee has approved allow former tree flight world champions quality 1993 world championships same method 1991 team members qualified 1993 world championships will held Lost Hills California World champions current AMA NAA members may compete event attained world champion status notifying Competitions Department AMA Headquarters paying $70 tinals entry fee Notification intent compete payments must received AMA HO no later July 10 1992 team selection finals will held October 8-11 1992 Lost Hills California t 0 C U S need preflight Whether chcck comprehensive cursory its vital element safe flying model longevity Interestingly enough however time have rushed bit too much Thats very first flight model have bag parts hanging over workbench contains few remains model built almost twenty years ago didnt survive because] got too eager fly rushed maiden flight everything isnt right dont fly model can cite instances someone arrived field new model found something tad Out whack decided fly anyway Ill never forget guy decided fly anyway after found Out ailerons hooked up backwards years before servo reversing switches considered himself bean experienced flier could remember ailerons backwards may have remembered portion brain part connected fingers forgot flash Scratch new model Theres good chance majority column already part knowledge base fine Consider text gentle reminder 1992 1 suspect central thought text would think observe compare listen learn Hmm Thats thought isnt Oh well didnt say think writejust build fly Until next month. Competition Team Selection Program 1992 Pylon Team Selection Finals 1993 World Championships Team Dates Practice Friday September 4 1992 Official racing Saturday Sunday September 5-6 1992 Labor Day Weekend Rain Date Monday September 71992 Location Weak Signals Club Field Lasalle Michigan 6 miles north Toledo Ohio field 38 acres mowed grass paved take-off strips 100 x 400ft landing strip Pylon equipment full worker cages No 1 pylon utilizes 30in shutter/signal system Note Overnight camping permitted Headquarters The Comfort Inn 445 E Alexis Rd Toledo OH 43612 419 476-0170 Ohio exit 2101-75 North Processing/Pilots Meeting club field Friday September 41992 between hours 6 8 PM Food The Weak Signals R/C Club will provide free lunch race days addition club will provide steak fry cook club field Saturday evening club will also provide coffee doughnuts race day mornings Management The Contest Director will Wayne Yeager Chief Starter will Karen Yeager remaining staff Weak Signals members have several years experience pylon racing operation Racing Weather permitting plan run four rounds Saturday morning four rounds after lunch Again weather permitting will run four rounds Sunday morning maximum 12 rounds allow contestants early start home have weather problems plans would minimum 10 rounds over three days including Labor Day Rules As specified current FAI rulebook Fuel Will provided brand yet determined Entry fees other requirements Finals fee $50 must mailed AMA Headquarters postmarked later August 51992 proof prepayment will required on-site An on-site late entry fee $100 may paid Contest Director up hour before advertised starting time Finals An organizer surcharge will assessed contestant caller must current AMA NAA members NAA membership provides requisite FAI stamp Awards will individual awards top three teams plus overall Fast Time award Airline info suggested incoming flights should scheduled Detroit Metro because wider selection tlights plus driving time flying site approximately equal flying Toledo around 45 minutes further information please call 313 941-6661 106 Model Aviation Experimental RC Aircraft Inspectors joint AMA/IMAA program qualify large models 55-100 lb demonstration flights AMA-sanctioned events involves use inspec tors oversee qualifications such aircraft approve/certify complying safe practices As date following persons have applied position have selected Academy perform task inspector District IHarvey Thomasian 369 Brigham St Northboro MA 01532 District IlDavid L Babcock 445 Stockton St Hightstown NJ 08520 Sydney Clement 7 Hitchner Ave Bridgeton NJ 08302 Frank V Ponteri 4261 West Ave Ocean City NJ 08226 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 13760 District IllWilliam Berchtold 1570 Hollywood Parkway York PA 17403 Gene Miller RD 5 Box 5301 Fleetwood PA 19522 District IVCharles E BuhI 3924 Dawley Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 John Hunton 3722 Spicewood Dr Annandale VA 22003 District VBillie Bell PO Box 1375 Graceville FL 32440 David Buck 5875 Wayman Dunn Rd Springfield TN 37172 Kenneth Call Route 1 Box 278C Ft Payne AL 35967 Derryl Edwards 5711 7th Ave NW Bradenton FL 34209 Burnis R Fields Jr Strickland Rd PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Rod Gier 6082 Aiax Ct Cocoa FL 32927 Joseph W Lippo III 408 Jasmine Road St Augustine FL 32086 Joseph J Pokay Jr 4430 SE Kubin Ave Stuart FL 34997 Charles Stallings Sr 4 Orinco Lane Port St Lucie FL 34952 James M Weems 107 Oak Street Truss yule AL 35173 District VIJohn H Frank 2004 Welwyn Des Plaines IL 60018 James W Johnson RR 1 Box 62 Gaston IN 47342 Scott Justice Debra Justice 156 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Robert George Nielsen 2500 Schell Ln New Albany IN 47150 Carl Silverthorn 3601 N Glenwood Mun cie IN 47304 District ViIMark Bonzer Route 3 Box 170 Charles City IA 50616 Albert H Doerr 3571 Fourth St Wayland Ml 49348 Charles Ecklund 4520 5 Camrose Ave New Berlin WI 53151 John Hall 824 Winnetka Ave South Golden Valley MN 55426 Roger D Smith 4525 Hillview Shores Dr Clarkston Ml 48016 District ViIIDennis Bo Hinch 2622 Marshall St Sulphur LA 70663 Thomas Solinski 9720 5 Shartel Oklahoma City OK 73139 District IXJames M Carter Jr 102-2 Sunset Loop Minot AFB ND 58704 John J Shumaker 1120 Azure Ln Wichita KS 67235 District X Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 Warren L Cross 4620 Bannister Lane Las Vegas NV 89130 John C Fitchett 109 Aegean Way Vacaville CA 95687 TeJephone 1-707/448-4659 Bill Hempel 7025 F 21st St Tucson AZ 85710 Joseph P Lussier 721 Remin ton Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Robert McClung 11007 Studebaker Downey CA 90241 Donald F Mulligan 931 Cactus Wren Sierra Vista 85635 John E Rapillo 3603 5 Ocean Crest Santa Ana CA 92704 Nick Rivaldo 3922 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Telephone 1-213/4202058 District XICarlos R Grageda 716 Hart Ln Walla Walla WA 99362 John J Haskin 2131 Vernon Rd Lake Stevens WA 98258 Jerry L Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Additional information concerning program may obtained contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HQ Attention CDs list aircraft approved under program can obtained Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HQ
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 105, 106
Competition ANoteFromthe Technical Director Bob Underwood AprilOne first lessons learned started writing regular column magazine no matter what say someone will take exception words deign use long established fact support innocuous suhject can imagine someone will challenge words dont editorialize So really things makes world interesting plain homily place lets proceed render months wisdom definition render tear apart Some years ago before came AMA wrote Scale column Model Builder magazine really enjoyed having opportunity several reasons great having forum ideas Writing column made observant Scale scene Also great working albeit small way Northrops Over years used phrase column number times would like use time lead off column address some truths learned over years often hard way cant cut longerWhether measure piece wood ruler lay alongside line plans once have cut thats making longer dad individuals can bcst described human ruler can look something give very accurate assessment its size skill always preached should careful check before cut especially piece something like wing spar some other load carrying piece Should commit horrible deed cut item too short will unquestionably discover Murphys laws will immediately come play piece just cut will last piece have hobby shop closed dont have anyway leads us second thought Scratch building cheaperLets lead off saying individuals Out able spend less cost kit produce model have skills time use innovative materials and/or methods produce model very few actually grow own balsa tree some individuals have ability cut own wood working foam fiberglass buy bulk lots really brings cost down general modeler however usually greater waste trying scratch build ways waste associated materials can overcome spending her important itemtime Careful preparation part layout can very helpful time spent determining what stock size use can cut down waste factor course people find dont have extra time available experience have found building time breaks down three distinct segments am scratch building About 25% time spent figuring out build part includes such things attach wing plan cowl can get engine tank fit mufflcr etc next 50% time spent actually doing building Generally will find building actually broken down segments well instance building wing two separate panels second panel will take much less time first did Have ever noticed models have parts come pairs far building concerned Thats some people build two models same time find second fairly flies no pun intended completion have now accounted 75% time Whats left ask Well friend have found often last 25% time required complete scratch-built model accounted have redo things didnt get right first 25% time Sometimes Whoops simple Other times its much complicated Like time forgot part aileron linkage wing panel Please understand Im trying discourage anyone scratch building scene Perish thought rewards fantastic Just exercise caution plan carefully wont show cover itWanna bet Ive trapped problem times Whether youre working scratch-built kit model what goes under covering will have profound effect model looks its true often doesnt really matter model looks virtually modeler alive will want create outstanding model some time career slapping lots filler paint over poorly constructed model will make great Remember old adage about silk purse out sows ear place people get trouble sanding stage Aside tedious nature process model looks like airplane us want get done have developed philosophy suggests arrive point think have sanded enough am satisfied finish sand time same thought could expressed rubbing out painted finish applying plastic film covering Isnt strange time seems continue creep dialogue Dont landItll get hetterIf say youve never done youre probably lying area hundred feet high straight level Suddenly theres control twitch unusual sound brain mouth person standing next tells something isnt right Granted dont know whats wrong butYour first thought may land however just suddenly began anomaly goes away brain shrugs its shoulders continue flying modelers method rationalization takes over think Whatever will go away Wanna bet Things mechanical like engine things electrical like radio usually have way letting know innards sick Unlike animal kingdom its ability regenerate cells make itself well sometimes model its associated elements doesnt enjoy possibility would well listen clues offered get model heck down ground still command modeler friends can help learn symptoms youre familiar may include lean engine runs vibration noises fluttering surfaces linkage problems host others Just remember something goes really wrong cant leave model up fix takeoff least landingwhether control Just flightThis realm pure superstition Kinda always joke around good old Buder Park St Louis never said Well flight Ill call day theory certainly would crash flight indeed would last What always said Well just two flights take go home Now know superstition other end flying day before first flight day isnt superstition everything isnt right before start first day may last Im certain aware Continued next page April 1992 105 1993 Free Flight Team Qualification Free Flight Team Selection Committee has approved allow former tree flight world champions quality 1993 world championships same method 1991 team members qualified 1993 world championships will held Lost Hills California World champions current AMA NAA members may compete event attained world champion status notifying Competitions Department AMA Headquarters paying $70 tinals entry fee Notification intent compete payments must received AMA HO no later July 10 1992 team selection finals will held October 8-11 1992 Lost Hills California t 0 C U S need preflight Whether chcck comprehensive cursory its vital element safe flying model longevity Interestingly enough however time have rushed bit too much Thats very first flight model have bag parts hanging over workbench contains few remains model built almost twenty years ago didnt survive because] got too eager fly rushed maiden flight everything isnt right dont fly model can cite instances someone arrived field new model found something tad Out whack decided fly anyway Ill never forget guy decided fly anyway after found Out ailerons hooked up backwards years before servo reversing switches considered himself bean experienced flier could remember ailerons backwards may have remembered portion brain part connected fingers forgot flash Scratch new model Theres good chance majority column already part knowledge base fine Consider text gentle reminder 1992 1 suspect central thought text would think observe compare listen learn Hmm Thats thought isnt Oh well didnt say think writejust build fly Until next month. Competition Team Selection Program 1992 Pylon Team Selection Finals 1993 World Championships Team Dates Practice Friday September 4 1992 Official racing Saturday Sunday September 5-6 1992 Labor Day Weekend Rain Date Monday September 71992 Location Weak Signals Club Field Lasalle Michigan 6 miles north Toledo Ohio field 38 acres mowed grass paved take-off strips 100 x 400ft landing strip Pylon equipment full worker cages No 1 pylon utilizes 30in shutter/signal system Note Overnight camping permitted Headquarters The Comfort Inn 445 E Alexis Rd Toledo OH 43612 419 476-0170 Ohio exit 2101-75 North Processing/Pilots Meeting club field Friday September 41992 between hours 6 8 PM Food The Weak Signals R/C Club will provide free lunch race days addition club will provide steak fry cook club field Saturday evening club will also provide coffee doughnuts race day mornings Management The Contest Director will Wayne Yeager Chief Starter will Karen Yeager remaining staff Weak Signals members have several years experience pylon racing operation Racing Weather permitting plan run four rounds Saturday morning four rounds after lunch Again weather permitting will run four rounds Sunday morning maximum 12 rounds allow contestants early start home have weather problems plans would minimum 10 rounds over three days including Labor Day Rules As specified current FAI rulebook Fuel Will provided brand yet determined Entry fees other requirements Finals fee $50 must mailed AMA Headquarters postmarked later August 51992 proof prepayment will required on-site An on-site late entry fee $100 may paid Contest Director up hour before advertised starting time Finals An organizer surcharge will assessed contestant caller must current AMA NAA members NAA membership provides requisite FAI stamp Awards will individual awards top three teams plus overall Fast Time award Airline info suggested incoming flights should scheduled Detroit Metro because wider selection tlights plus driving time flying site approximately equal flying Toledo around 45 minutes further information please call 313 941-6661 106 Model Aviation Experimental RC Aircraft Inspectors joint AMA/IMAA program qualify large models 55-100 lb demonstration flights AMA-sanctioned events involves use inspec tors oversee qualifications such aircraft approve/certify complying safe practices As date following persons have applied position have selected Academy perform task inspector District IHarvey Thomasian 369 Brigham St Northboro MA 01532 District IlDavid L Babcock 445 Stockton St Hightstown NJ 08520 Sydney Clement 7 Hitchner Ave Bridgeton NJ 08302 Frank V Ponteri 4261 West Ave Ocean City NJ 08226 Terry Terrenoire 101 Smithfield Dr Endicott NY 13760 District IllWilliam Berchtold 1570 Hollywood Parkway York PA 17403 Gene Miller RD 5 Box 5301 Fleetwood PA 19522 District IVCharles E BuhI 3924 Dawley Rd Virginia Beach VA 23457 John Hunton 3722 Spicewood Dr Annandale VA 22003 District VBillie Bell PO Box 1375 Graceville FL 32440 David Buck 5875 Wayman Dunn Rd Springfield TN 37172 Kenneth Call Route 1 Box 278C Ft Payne AL 35967 Derryl Edwards 5711 7th Ave NW Bradenton FL 34209 Burnis R Fields Jr Strickland Rd PO Box 1063 Interlachen FL 32048 Rod Gier 6082 Aiax Ct Cocoa FL 32927 Joseph W Lippo III 408 Jasmine Road St Augustine FL 32086 Joseph J Pokay Jr 4430 SE Kubin Ave Stuart FL 34997 Charles Stallings Sr 4 Orinco Lane Port St Lucie FL 34952 James M Weems 107 Oak Street Truss yule AL 35173 District VIJohn H Frank 2004 Welwyn Des Plaines IL 60018 James W Johnson RR 1 Box 62 Gaston IN 47342 Scott Justice Debra Justice 156 5 Franzen Bensenville IL 60106 Robert George Nielsen 2500 Schell Ln New Albany IN 47150 Carl Silverthorn 3601 N Glenwood Mun cie IN 47304 District ViIMark Bonzer Route 3 Box 170 Charles City IA 50616 Albert H Doerr 3571 Fourth St Wayland Ml 49348 Charles Ecklund 4520 5 Camrose Ave New Berlin WI 53151 John Hall 824 Winnetka Ave South Golden Valley MN 55426 Roger D Smith 4525 Hillview Shores Dr Clarkston Ml 48016 District ViIIDennis Bo Hinch 2622 Marshall St Sulphur LA 70663 Thomas Solinski 9720 5 Shartel Oklahoma City OK 73139 District IXJames M Carter Jr 102-2 Sunset Loop Minot AFB ND 58704 John J Shumaker 1120 Azure Ln Wichita KS 67235 District X Harry Apoian 27704 Saddle Rd Rolling Hills CA 90274 Warren L Cross 4620 Bannister Lane Las Vegas NV 89130 John C Fitchett 109 Aegean Way Vacaville CA 95687 TeJephone 1-707/448-4659 Bill Hempel 7025 F 21st St Tucson AZ 85710 Joseph P Lussier 721 Remin ton Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Robert McClung 11007 Studebaker Downey CA 90241 Donald F Mulligan 931 Cactus Wren Sierra Vista 85635 John E Rapillo 3603 5 Ocean Crest Santa Ana CA 92704 Nick Rivaldo 3922 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Telephone 1-213/4202058 District XICarlos R Grageda 716 Hart Ln Walla Walla WA 99362 John J Haskin 2131 Vernon Rd Lake Stevens WA 98258 Jerry L Holcomb 1010 NE 122nd Ave Vancouver WA 98684 Additional information concerning program may obtained contacting Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HQ Attention CDs list aircraft approved under program can obtained Technical Director Bob Underwood AMA HQ