Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy NFFS AWARDS Gilbert Morris current chairman NFFS National Free Flight Society Ten Models Year Award Committtee has released 1986 selections International Class FIA NordicThe model World Champion Yue Liang Peoples Republic China FiB RubberAA-27 variable pitch delay prop Aleksan dar Andrukov USSR FJC PowerThe model 1985 World Champion Nikolay Nakonechny USSR AMA Outdoor Large PowerSatellite C Modified Randy Archer Small Power4A Uranus Joe Wagner Rub berTerrible Coupe Charles Markos Indoor RubberLe Ordinaire II Cezar Banks Hand Launched GliderSuper Swoop Series Bernard Boehm OrnithopterFancy Girl pusher/canard Frank Kieser Special Award Circle Towhookby Robert Hatschek formal presentations awards made July annual NFFS meeting AMA Nats Lake Charles LA Con gratulations above awardees appreciation committees effort making such deserving selections Satellites return Jack Morehead recently sent Satellite 320 MA-A Free Flight Gas kitsand ever sensational kit includes handpicked cut sanded balsa plywood parts nicely sorted bagged decals rolled plans required complete model adhesive sandpaper covering couple weekends Jack pedals 320 full kit $2795 plus $250 postage handling also pro duces full kits other sizes Bill Bob Hunters Satellite series A/B-size 450 $3995 B/C/D-size 7S8 $5995 788 also available short-kit form $4495 includes cutout parts kits superb Jack com plimented effort maintain availability various sizes proven design Should wish place order theaddress Jacks Models 4036 West 173rd Place Torrance CA 90504 California residents should add 6% tax 450 Class interests K&B again producing limited run 325cc engine However must order direct factory sending $90 plus $2 postage handling Satellite 450 powered interchangeable K&B 35 325 contin ues favorite combination contestants Editors note Newcomers hobby need know AMA Class has engine displacement limit 200 cuin Class B 201-300 cu 325cc engine 198 cu 35cc 214 cu RMcM USA FAI status vs World Class 1985 World Free Flight Champs now history resultant box scores have long since published various model publica tions interested peruse However recently ran across interesting short synop sis assessment Livno Yugoslavia af fair current USA FAI competition stacks up against so-called World Class stand ards assessments opinions Jerry Murphy firsthand observations prestigious affair published recent Max-Out fine newsletter C6loradobased Magnificent Mountain Men FIANordic Jerry opines circletow game level competi tion zoom launch used made flyoffs got close look Yue Liangs model new World Champ event assumed very close models current trend USA Chinese entrant incorporated two-posi tion stab increased incidence tow Jerry believes reduced cidence hook opened zoom done glide incidence event Jerry stated thought US models equal standard winning models zoom launch area focus improvement Another focus area movable stab structures wings FiBWakefield As modelings oldest event three-event international card Jerry thinks thai current trends US Wakefield design capable producing World Class model feels present state-of-the-art resides Russia Germany Most us havent seen yearsa FUBAR 36 BuIlder Don Assel solved problem making dethermalizer plane bottom-mounted stab use wing spoiler popped-up spoiler L may look smallbut did Job As can seen recess wing spoiler initially much larger Don kept testing whittling down get desired result Unique dethermalizer arrangement Gib Robbins OS 15powered Nostalgia Ga Eureka design uses belicrank midway down selage 1 Lloyd Wood gently shields neat Langley Aerodome twin-pusher Peanut Scale entry wind R 72 Model Aviation Israel China Switzerland states have models far outclimb everything else combination VIT variable-incidence tail auto-pitch prop delayed prop start thinks best Russian models launched models prop blades locked extended position feathered pitch minimum drag nor mal launch began hand-launched-glidertype heave about second 15 feet altitude later timer started prop model continued its way upward variable-pitch prop torqueactuated caused model climb much US model might expected good thermal Jerry indicated although Reiner Hofsass Lothar Doring Germany did use delayed start both used torque-actuated variable-pitch props contrast best knowledge USAs Bob White constantgeometry model make four-minute flyoff round Jerry feels Bobs models limit what can expected aid additional gadgetry Other subtle complexities such quick-change pre-loaded motor tubes Lothar Doring Russian front ends Andrukov good examples addi tional high-tech approaches Jerry sums up comments regarding design requirements category stating anyone expecting stay World Class competition Wakefield 1987 must capable attaining least 5 A-6 minute flights regular basis FiCPower Jerry states top models constructed composite materi als provided dependable con sistent model trim opinion thought US Power models very close World levels thought Ken Phairs model climbed comparably although inconsis tent power patterns transitions held him down 14th place engine/prop com bo might have tops field Jerrys words bunt system thing seen transition always good model off pattern Thomas Kosters Russian-school models actu aly climbed backs think 900 straight up models climbed about 1000 leaning back engine cut would outside A-loop rolling out gain another 20 feet think World Class Power ship will made materials very stable temperature stiff high modulus will hold trim very high speeds would seem standoff score Jerrys assessments would sift out place US status pretty good stead two three events However generally speaking appear dragging feet innovative technology department practically design areas Finally usual criticism again ex pressed seems case after subsequent staging world contest US team seems hard-pressed re tain consistent organizational effectiveness throughout entire course sessions Jerry hints team organization seemed quite good early rounds team participants flew close proximity another initial organization appeared dissolve quickly team participants became separated scattered along flight line during flyoff rounds As Jerry points out little emphasis being placed flyoff situations special support conditions participants progress through domestic team-selection program Since prone consistently fall predictable trap subsequent Champs maybe over due preparing proper antidote What say Newsletter month As stated forego ing snitched newsletter MaxOut will just go step further finger publication months spotlight Article author Jerry Murphy also current president AMA-chartered club Gary Baughman serving veep Rick Pangell authors newsletter may ob tain position its mailing list $6 yearpayable Gary Baughman 250 Silver Spring Drive Colorado Springs CO 80199 Club interests seem span complete Free Flight horizon Indoor obvious tense FAI participation Should isolated Free Flighters residing close longing companionship discuss mutual modeling interests guys made-to-order have some neat flying sites out too Commercial thermalmeters revisited subject FAI comment made February column relative mounting height restrictions thermal sniffers FAI competition prompted inquiry UKnamely Ian Kaynes editor FFN Free Flight News Ian correctly stated no such rule FAI rule book nor pending restricts height such devices However such stated restriction included US Free Flight Team Selection Program rules since failed make distinction previous report thought should clarify comment case may have confused few others well 1985 FAI FF Team Selection Program instructions specifically state No sta tionary thermal sniffers other stationary thermal-sensing devices will allowed launch area Hand-held equipment permitted launch area provided does exceed eight feet height original comment stated six feet admittedly typo trust foregoing explanation may again place good stead FAI contingent Meanwhile Starline International alias Sal Fruciano Steve Riley Scotts dale AZ have begun offer what appears identical device offered Haverhills reported February 1986 column However Starlines package seems bit invit ing $3250 postpaidand $4995 postpaid get full do-it-yourself kit thermometer complete two-piece eight-foot pole probe mount SIs address 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 Wing spoiler DT Now have expounded lastest thermal sniffing gadgetry keep models aloft maybe should give forth some equal time art bringing models back earthas subject purpose accompanying two photos Don Assels AA Fubar 36 Model designs bottom-mounted stabil izers have never very popular since stabpopping dethermalizer concepts became stand ard equipment reason vintage Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas designs incorporate such underslung stab attach ments passed up modelers go searching musty magazine pages some thing different build Whereas bottommounted stabs bit raraity have seen problem attacked trailing parachutes stabs flip 2200 backward wings leading edges pop-up 450 angleall seem trick after fashion seem draw hushed tee-bees orthodox-prone observers wing spoilers nothing new offer subtle approach problem generally draw inquisitive interest observers contrast often lighthearted reactions other options spotted Dons model last sum mer s CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas Meet Dayton OH found myself seeking closer look An closer scrutiny photos will show spoiler incorporation quite simple selfexplanatory single rubberband front wing hold-down peg retains spoiler vertical dethermalizing position stronger hooked stretched rear peg straddling lighted fuse holds spoiler down model power glide modes Continued page 168 June1986 73 Floyd Miller rendition Jim Clems AA Witchhawk CDs FAI FF semi-finals Wright Field other year Bob Lyle looking thermal cap ture %A Toothpicks Model covered purple Mylar film Plane flies great Liiih.IAb ROLLw rLANS UT PARTS 1/2A FULL KIT $2795 y A-B FULL KIT3995 B-C-D PRO KIT4495 B-C-D FULL KIT5995 Tee Dee Back Plate Mount 500 Pacifieraea 50 Surgical Tubingloft 300 Shipping $250 ea order Shipping paid orders over $6000 PRE-PAY OR COD/CA RES ADD 6-1/2% TAX ASI S. s ract other contestants Lets review situation contestant enters Nats signs contract agreeing rules scheduling other conditions cannot logically legally object planning provisions no condi tional entry Ill enter fix Nats contestant doesnt enter because conditions obviously has no leverage correct either Whether like word boycott boycott refusal participate earlier column stated dissatisfied contestant has no choice except boycott event other choice enter agree conditions stated entry blank bright spot whole situation recent Nats planning session character ized unusually strong effort get input persons outside planning group As longtime Nats worker contestant Nats buff applaud effort FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 What really prompted curiosity trimmed-down diminutive size spoiler its original size obviously much larger evident size built-in depression wing itself Don said spoiler worked well its original size caused model dive like kamikaze kept trimming down until arrived acceptable descent rateand what see stopped whittling Very interesting say least Nats notes Dont get lulled trap assuming schedule official Free Fight events years AMA National Championships Lakes Charles LA will re main status quo recent years Some drastic manipulating event schedules take place year permit full two-day space end Nats-week some special 50th Nats Celebration events festivities Basically competition schedule provides three days Indoor activities beginning Saturday July 26and Outdoor events traditionally have commenced Tuesday will now start Monday July 28 thereby moving whole normal five-day Outdoor event schedule forward day winding up Friday August 1 results one-day overlap Indoor Outdoor events Monday need check Official Nats Schedule find favorite PRODUCTS FOR THE DISCERNING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpass LIh.k.eeAin h P4rfomance events copy Nats schedule print ed April 1986 Competition News letter' page 111 Terry Rimert has also advised NFFS Special Event program held conjunc tion official-event schedule events include Indoor Outdoor Ornithopter Helicopter Autogiro Unlimited Rubber Biplane Embryo Endur ance Mulvihill Team Korda Open Rubber Sig Mini-Maxer 7-Il Rubber Distance Rub ber Speed HLG Team Terry will looking volunteers aid timing directing above events keep sharp eye daily NFFS sponsored-event schedule drop around offer help should attending Number 50 Gotcha again Boss caught last column may remember closing com ments consisted backdoor introduction boss Associate Editor Ross McMullen situation came about because thinskinned refusal accept subject role safety pitch caption under photo yers trooly appeared co-columnist Bob Meusers previous editions Now let say editors go Ross quite nice fella first place editors receive positions because inherent friendly natures ability get along temperamental columnists Ross cer tainly fits mold Bob understand occasionally Ross may have trim out por tion reports should result being little lengthy should have space problem particular issue occurs can always depend prompt return unused portion plus accompanying apology invitation re-use clip next submittal should still remain appropriate other major liberty columnists permit editors reworking captions under photos submit normal practice columnist sub mit suggested caption photo ever should descriptive prose prove too wordy too short available page space editor turn will perform necessary literary surgery Unfortunately operations successful once again case previous column April issue find onebut twoplaces resultant scar tissue now requires some additional plastic surgery first place reference Ed Konefes 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/06
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 168, 169
Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy NFFS AWARDS Gilbert Morris current chairman NFFS National Free Flight Society Ten Models Year Award Committtee has released 1986 selections International Class FIA NordicThe model World Champion Yue Liang Peoples Republic China FiB RubberAA-27 variable pitch delay prop Aleksan dar Andrukov USSR FJC PowerThe model 1985 World Champion Nikolay Nakonechny USSR AMA Outdoor Large PowerSatellite C Modified Randy Archer Small Power4A Uranus Joe Wagner Rub berTerrible Coupe Charles Markos Indoor RubberLe Ordinaire II Cezar Banks Hand Launched GliderSuper Swoop Series Bernard Boehm OrnithopterFancy Girl pusher/canard Frank Kieser Special Award Circle Towhookby Robert Hatschek formal presentations awards made July annual NFFS meeting AMA Nats Lake Charles LA Con gratulations above awardees appreciation committees effort making such deserving selections Satellites return Jack Morehead recently sent Satellite 320 MA-A Free Flight Gas kitsand ever sensational kit includes handpicked cut sanded balsa plywood parts nicely sorted bagged decals rolled plans required complete model adhesive sandpaper covering couple weekends Jack pedals 320 full kit $2795 plus $250 postage handling also pro duces full kits other sizes Bill Bob Hunters Satellite series A/B-size 450 $3995 B/C/D-size 7S8 $5995 788 also available short-kit form $4495 includes cutout parts kits superb Jack com plimented effort maintain availability various sizes proven design Should wish place order theaddress Jacks Models 4036 West 173rd Place Torrance CA 90504 California residents should add 6% tax 450 Class interests K&B again producing limited run 325cc engine However must order direct factory sending $90 plus $2 postage handling Satellite 450 powered interchangeable K&B 35 325 contin ues favorite combination contestants Editors note Newcomers hobby need know AMA Class has engine displacement limit 200 cuin Class B 201-300 cu 325cc engine 198 cu 35cc 214 cu RMcM USA FAI status vs World Class 1985 World Free Flight Champs now history resultant box scores have long since published various model publica tions interested peruse However recently ran across interesting short synop sis assessment Livno Yugoslavia af fair current USA FAI competition stacks up against so-called World Class stand ards assessments opinions Jerry Murphy firsthand observations prestigious affair published recent Max-Out fine newsletter C6loradobased Magnificent Mountain Men FIANordic Jerry opines circletow game level competi tion zoom launch used made flyoffs got close look Yue Liangs model new World Champ event assumed very close models current trend USA Chinese entrant incorporated two-posi tion stab increased incidence tow Jerry believes reduced cidence hook opened zoom done glide incidence event Jerry stated thought US models equal standard winning models zoom launch area focus improvement Another focus area movable stab structures wings FiBWakefield As modelings oldest event three-event international card Jerry thinks thai current trends US Wakefield design capable producing World Class model feels present state-of-the-art resides Russia Germany Most us havent seen yearsa FUBAR 36 BuIlder Don Assel solved problem making dethermalizer plane bottom-mounted stab use wing spoiler popped-up spoiler L may look smallbut did Job As can seen recess wing spoiler initially much larger Don kept testing whittling down get desired result Unique dethermalizer arrangement Gib Robbins OS 15powered Nostalgia Ga Eureka design uses belicrank midway down selage 1 Lloyd Wood gently shields neat Langley Aerodome twin-pusher Peanut Scale entry wind R 72 Model Aviation Israel China Switzerland states have models far outclimb everything else combination VIT variable-incidence tail auto-pitch prop delayed prop start thinks best Russian models launched models prop blades locked extended position feathered pitch minimum drag nor mal launch began hand-launched-glidertype heave about second 15 feet altitude later timer started prop model continued its way upward variable-pitch prop torqueactuated caused model climb much US model might expected good thermal Jerry indicated although Reiner Hofsass Lothar Doring Germany did use delayed start both used torque-actuated variable-pitch props contrast best knowledge USAs Bob White constantgeometry model make four-minute flyoff round Jerry feels Bobs models limit what can expected aid additional gadgetry Other subtle complexities such quick-change pre-loaded motor tubes Lothar Doring Russian front ends Andrukov good examples addi tional high-tech approaches Jerry sums up comments regarding design requirements category stating anyone expecting stay World Class competition Wakefield 1987 must capable attaining least 5 A-6 minute flights regular basis FiCPower Jerry states top models constructed composite materi als provided dependable con sistent model trim opinion thought US Power models very close World levels thought Ken Phairs model climbed comparably although inconsis tent power patterns transitions held him down 14th place engine/prop com bo might have tops field Jerrys words bunt system thing seen transition always good model off pattern Thomas Kosters Russian-school models actu aly climbed backs think 900 straight up models climbed about 1000 leaning back engine cut would outside A-loop rolling out gain another 20 feet think World Class Power ship will made materials very stable temperature stiff high modulus will hold trim very high speeds would seem standoff score Jerrys assessments would sift out place US status pretty good stead two three events However generally speaking appear dragging feet innovative technology department practically design areas Finally usual criticism again ex pressed seems case after subsequent staging world contest US team seems hard-pressed re tain consistent organizational effectiveness throughout entire course sessions Jerry hints team organization seemed quite good early rounds team participants flew close proximity another initial organization appeared dissolve quickly team participants became separated scattered along flight line during flyoff rounds As Jerry points out little emphasis being placed flyoff situations special support conditions participants progress through domestic team-selection program Since prone consistently fall predictable trap subsequent Champs maybe over due preparing proper antidote What say Newsletter month As stated forego ing snitched newsletter MaxOut will just go step further finger publication months spotlight Article author Jerry Murphy also current president AMA-chartered club Gary Baughman serving veep Rick Pangell authors newsletter may ob tain position its mailing list $6 yearpayable Gary Baughman 250 Silver Spring Drive Colorado Springs CO 80199 Club interests seem span complete Free Flight horizon Indoor obvious tense FAI participation Should isolated Free Flighters residing close longing companionship discuss mutual modeling interests guys made-to-order have some neat flying sites out too Commercial thermalmeters revisited subject FAI comment made February column relative mounting height restrictions thermal sniffers FAI competition prompted inquiry UKnamely Ian Kaynes editor FFN Free Flight News Ian correctly stated no such rule FAI rule book nor pending restricts height such devices However such stated restriction included US Free Flight Team Selection Program rules since failed make distinction previous report thought should clarify comment case may have confused few others well 1985 FAI FF Team Selection Program instructions specifically state No sta tionary thermal sniffers other stationary thermal-sensing devices will allowed launch area Hand-held equipment permitted launch area provided does exceed eight feet height original comment stated six feet admittedly typo trust foregoing explanation may again place good stead FAI contingent Meanwhile Starline International alias Sal Fruciano Steve Riley Scotts dale AZ have begun offer what appears identical device offered Haverhills reported February 1986 column However Starlines package seems bit invit ing $3250 postpaidand $4995 postpaid get full do-it-yourself kit thermometer complete two-piece eight-foot pole probe mount SIs address 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 Wing spoiler DT Now have expounded lastest thermal sniffing gadgetry keep models aloft maybe should give forth some equal time art bringing models back earthas subject purpose accompanying two photos Don Assels AA Fubar 36 Model designs bottom-mounted stabil izers have never very popular since stabpopping dethermalizer concepts became stand ard equipment reason vintage Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas designs incorporate such underslung stab attach ments passed up modelers go searching musty magazine pages some thing different build Whereas bottommounted stabs bit raraity have seen problem attacked trailing parachutes stabs flip 2200 backward wings leading edges pop-up 450 angleall seem trick after fashion seem draw hushed tee-bees orthodox-prone observers wing spoilers nothing new offer subtle approach problem generally draw inquisitive interest observers contrast often lighthearted reactions other options spotted Dons model last sum mer s CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas Meet Dayton OH found myself seeking closer look An closer scrutiny photos will show spoiler incorporation quite simple selfexplanatory single rubberband front wing hold-down peg retains spoiler vertical dethermalizing position stronger hooked stretched rear peg straddling lighted fuse holds spoiler down model power glide modes Continued page 168 June1986 73 Floyd Miller rendition Jim Clems AA Witchhawk CDs FAI FF semi-finals Wright Field other year Bob Lyle looking thermal cap ture %A Toothpicks Model covered purple Mylar film Plane flies great Liiih.IAb ROLLw rLANS UT PARTS 1/2A FULL KIT $2795 y A-B FULL KIT3995 B-C-D PRO KIT4495 B-C-D FULL KIT5995 Tee Dee Back Plate Mount 500 Pacifieraea 50 Surgical Tubingloft 300 Shipping $250 ea order Shipping paid orders over $6000 PRE-PAY OR COD/CA RES ADD 6-1/2% TAX ASI S. s ract other contestants Lets review situation contestant enters Nats signs contract agreeing rules scheduling other conditions cannot logically legally object planning provisions no condi tional entry Ill enter fix Nats contestant doesnt enter because conditions obviously has no leverage correct either Whether like word boycott boycott refusal participate earlier column stated dissatisfied contestant has no choice except boycott event other choice enter agree conditions stated entry blank bright spot whole situation recent Nats planning session character ized unusually strong effort get input persons outside planning group As longtime Nats worker contestant Nats buff applaud effort FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 What really prompted curiosity trimmed-down diminutive size spoiler its original size obviously much larger evident size built-in depression wing itself Don said spoiler worked well its original size caused model dive like kamikaze kept trimming down until arrived acceptable descent rateand what see stopped whittling Very interesting say least Nats notes Dont get lulled trap assuming schedule official Free Fight events years AMA National Championships Lakes Charles LA will re main status quo recent years Some drastic manipulating event schedules take place year permit full two-day space end Nats-week some special 50th Nats Celebration events festivities Basically competition schedule provides three days Indoor activities beginning Saturday July 26and Outdoor events traditionally have commenced Tuesday will now start Monday July 28 thereby moving whole normal five-day Outdoor event schedule forward day winding up Friday August 1 results one-day overlap Indoor Outdoor events Monday need check Official Nats Schedule find favorite PRODUCTS FOR THE DISCERNING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpass LIh.k.eeAin h P4rfomance events copy Nats schedule print ed April 1986 Competition News letter' page 111 Terry Rimert has also advised NFFS Special Event program held conjunc tion official-event schedule events include Indoor Outdoor Ornithopter Helicopter Autogiro Unlimited Rubber Biplane Embryo Endur ance Mulvihill Team Korda Open Rubber Sig Mini-Maxer 7-Il Rubber Distance Rub ber Speed HLG Team Terry will looking volunteers aid timing directing above events keep sharp eye daily NFFS sponsored-event schedule drop around offer help should attending Number 50 Gotcha again Boss caught last column may remember closing com ments consisted backdoor introduction boss Associate Editor Ross McMullen situation came about because thinskinned refusal accept subject role safety pitch caption under photo yers trooly appeared co-columnist Bob Meusers previous editions Now let say editors go Ross quite nice fella first place editors receive positions because inherent friendly natures ability get along temperamental columnists Ross cer tainly fits mold Bob understand occasionally Ross may have trim out por tion reports should result being little lengthy should have space problem particular issue occurs can always depend prompt return unused portion plus accompanying apology invitation re-use clip next submittal should still remain appropriate other major liberty columnists permit editors reworking captions under photos submit normal practice columnist sub mit suggested caption photo ever should descriptive prose prove too wordy too short available page space editor turn will perform necessary literary surgery Unfortunately operations successful once again case previous column April issue find onebut twoplaces resultant scar tissue now requires some additional plastic surgery first place reference Ed Konefes Buzzard Bombshell man brother Joe Bombshell feller second misdemeanor oc 168 Model Aviation FSCALE MODEUNG * FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFSI -t 524 4 77W-Wnl2l Rod L $48 72 Car 02U1/4 L&S $45 - 84 Fakkr D7 F, 539 62 Hoorord Rare Ike 46 60 Horoord Poe 70 EayIa OeBee 532 103 Boa 0-170 Fort $55 60 SaperororinO S6B $24 68 Dnag 046A Ok $32 89 Saperorarina 066 $35oSikor 028 Anrptr $49 62 Ca t Norok P60 $42100 Sport$36 94 Ca H oak P6E F, $54 $foe 230 Sport $497 63Lockheed Vega $34 900rinALoor Wing $56 . ool trIo 0 B 11 $48 80 Martin 74 0dM-i $39 80 Hall Spr Rn dog $43 10$ HP0 $400 Boor $49 107 Aronoa C3 Spt $35r1 68 BOonanca VOoji $39 61 Dorgla 038 Ok 833 177 Laoonrke Sedan $25 132 Doagla 038 Ob$491 73 N AM ak Bomb $49 94 Fag Cart Rarer $45 65 M Mo aade 826049 71 Martin 81$ Boorb $29 81 08 Macqa B b $45 78 Tarnere W-W Boo $35 10808 Moaqa Boorb $55 64 Car Oookk 91 1C2 $43 98 Stea FTi7Koydet $56 ar Oookk_Ft1C2 $54 99 N Bk Wdoo P61 $69 .....A 6d12Hao Coorot Ear $34 7llloag OC3 Iran $32 62 Hoor Mr Matligoo 535195 Doag DC-s Tran $55 194 Ho Mr Malligan $45 86 Hoork Taooao 13 $32 Baerng F-26A Ftr $36 1108 Cor0251/4 L&S $56 ooo8 P-26A Ftr $4$I 60 000810 M2 Mail $24 64 Beorlr C17B Stag $38 59 BroornEaaoMLA $54 - 6 Bead C17B Stag $49 107 Gram Bearat FBF $54 69 Waaa C-6 Cakin $6 68 Brital Haildog Ftr $30 Eloatra $30 73 Tranal Air 6000 $24 82 Lark 11 Elertro $45 107 Mart MB-i Boor $44 62 Sinoo T/W 067 $16 $1 Lindkergo NO-Sit $39 4 81 Stinaao 5/W 087 $34 108 FairrkFTi9 $597 122115tinorr 0/W 087 $38 9dWaaa Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietal FIr P2-B $20 75 Woatid Lyaarder $32. 78 Britol Ptr P38 -.033100 Weerld Lycander $49 118 Brletal 92-B 7 Ford Triort 4-AT $38 IE Peeaa Spar$45776 Ford Triortr 4-AT $45 83 Skyrarket 09SF-i$24114 Ford Triortr 4-AT $59 3d Car Warkk F-dO$2484 BarI-Jayre OFJ2 $56B Lark Lightog P38 538 93 Loeoiog CSAorpk $69 56 Rep Sea-Bee Aor $24 50 GraorJ2-F Dark4 RpSeaB Aorplt $39 70 GraorJ2F Dark $56 106 Pipar J-3 Cak 03959 Gorka GiV Boor $22. ark Hadoo Bork $38 117 Gotha 0-tv Boor 039-63 Gram P6F Helirat $38 68 Bran-Winklo Bird $4555 Heatlr Baky Bolt $247 54 Cart Sorift SF934 $28 Nat Sold Okra DealerPria. eakiart okano Artoeretre rnrtrann oraenee eta atarn La or * OraridOT 50r Up 6-122 Part Aloray .. Add 10% order ekippmog & eta OSA Can & Meo Oleeorhere 15% 125% arri Firtoriol oatalao 5300 inrlade Prre Earl Pore tat atior alone 510$ a, farergo add $1 0$ LEVELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo , aca t raOoaeaolrtlotao MC FROND tarE tt r OaOaCa praaorarle 103078 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO U103 ararrrooarooatora hore 515 FMEST 9001 216 961 360$ OC0a earoaorr 904 478-6745 Al Featuring fast service qualified leople latest equipment including SPECTRUM ANAL YZER AM FM SIGNAL GENERATOR Call Sam Leonard Tony Stiliman custom work competition needs stock complete hobby line specializing competition accessories discounted prices RADIO SOUTHm AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR Iruft Pro Line -I IIl 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 Kin * Sales Service er Inquiries Welcome * curs under another pic Dirty Harry doinghis-thing WPAFB editor states assumption D-T fuse being lit flameless electric igniters again Ross Babyits metal Bandaid box punk coiled up inside snuffer tube top know Safety First good stuff Are still friends Ross. Ross. H-mmmm maybe went lunch See ya downwind Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Thorp Peanut/Stewart Continued page 75 fit model correct Add small lettering THORP T-18 cowl seams etc using black ball point drafting pen pilot passenger cut light card stock add nice touch Engine intake openings oil radiator opening can simulated painting gluing black tissue cut shape Prop motor Use plastic 4-in propeller two small brass washers between back prop hub small Peck-Polymers nylon thrust button spinner carved soft balsa block grain running nose back Hollow out cut accept prop blades use thin card stock disc back up spinner helps keep spinner should added during mounting prop prop hook nose button spinner painted suit color scheme loop 3M-in flat rubber approxi mately 1 times distance between motor hooks should made up Braid motor tie ends knot wont slip apply rubber lubricant pre stretching motor winding should able get least 95 turns per inch length loop breakII MOWNG LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advanceaix weeks required I I to change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Rston VA 22090 U Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA-member subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2600 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 I Name II Address City/State __________________ ZIP _______ Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 I Lmmmma.mmmmmaeummmmmmmmmmmmammmmmaami * *** NEW IMPROVED ter Ediat Medi wida emae-w Pew *NOs **WANDIT* * *Dealers Inuded * 5 ~nlylJ year klOftCORDn5 * * WetorDry * Stick Abrasives *5 * A Keen Machine gives exceptional 5 * sanding Control excellent finish * *5905Bautc ncl 1 hal Wand 1 each5 *0t65n155 *1 Builder tpevuI fbI 2 flat 1 sell-5 round wand 5 xl B grrls5 *1 Dehve vcxdes3tlal2hal rutnd5 *Bgrrls5 *AddItIonalWands Abrasives available * * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288578g * *PO Box266 uite Texas 75149C June 1986 169 Futuha J SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS CASTOR LUBRICANTS POWER ADDITIVES FREE CATALOG TECHNICAL T Cr INFO CATALOG 800-242-0489 P0 0ev 057 jrsrtWannn ech nfx 2 9-740-0480 201 SE 12th Street Pompano Beach FL 33080 305-785-7978 ENGINEERING THE LANDING GEAR PEOPLE Tired kit landing gears dont lit biggie properly O & B Engiseenog coo solve problems * Custom built Hoer needs & specs guaronteed lit * Slroeg & durable wilboland luAghoel lauding * 0 & 0 Esgineoriog gear will work & keep biggie llyiog * In stock roplacoweol gear br popular models Byron Pills Chnslen Eagle CAP 21 Balsa ISA J3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle Nose Big Slick Champ Citabria H & H models Snapper Stinger Snapper Too
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/06
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 168, 169
Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy NFFS AWARDS Gilbert Morris current chairman NFFS National Free Flight Society Ten Models Year Award Committtee has released 1986 selections International Class FIA NordicThe model World Champion Yue Liang Peoples Republic China FiB RubberAA-27 variable pitch delay prop Aleksan dar Andrukov USSR FJC PowerThe model 1985 World Champion Nikolay Nakonechny USSR AMA Outdoor Large PowerSatellite C Modified Randy Archer Small Power4A Uranus Joe Wagner Rub berTerrible Coupe Charles Markos Indoor RubberLe Ordinaire II Cezar Banks Hand Launched GliderSuper Swoop Series Bernard Boehm OrnithopterFancy Girl pusher/canard Frank Kieser Special Award Circle Towhookby Robert Hatschek formal presentations awards made July annual NFFS meeting AMA Nats Lake Charles LA Con gratulations above awardees appreciation committees effort making such deserving selections Satellites return Jack Morehead recently sent Satellite 320 MA-A Free Flight Gas kitsand ever sensational kit includes handpicked cut sanded balsa plywood parts nicely sorted bagged decals rolled plans required complete model adhesive sandpaper covering couple weekends Jack pedals 320 full kit $2795 plus $250 postage handling also pro duces full kits other sizes Bill Bob Hunters Satellite series A/B-size 450 $3995 B/C/D-size 7S8 $5995 788 also available short-kit form $4495 includes cutout parts kits superb Jack com plimented effort maintain availability various sizes proven design Should wish place order theaddress Jacks Models 4036 West 173rd Place Torrance CA 90504 California residents should add 6% tax 450 Class interests K&B again producing limited run 325cc engine However must order direct factory sending $90 plus $2 postage handling Satellite 450 powered interchangeable K&B 35 325 contin ues favorite combination contestants Editors note Newcomers hobby need know AMA Class has engine displacement limit 200 cuin Class B 201-300 cu 325cc engine 198 cu 35cc 214 cu RMcM USA FAI status vs World Class 1985 World Free Flight Champs now history resultant box scores have long since published various model publica tions interested peruse However recently ran across interesting short synop sis assessment Livno Yugoslavia af fair current USA FAI competition stacks up against so-called World Class stand ards assessments opinions Jerry Murphy firsthand observations prestigious affair published recent Max-Out fine newsletter C6loradobased Magnificent Mountain Men FIANordic Jerry opines circletow game level competi tion zoom launch used made flyoffs got close look Yue Liangs model new World Champ event assumed very close models current trend USA Chinese entrant incorporated two-posi tion stab increased incidence tow Jerry believes reduced cidence hook opened zoom done glide incidence event Jerry stated thought US models equal standard winning models zoom launch area focus improvement Another focus area movable stab structures wings FiBWakefield As modelings oldest event three-event international card Jerry thinks thai current trends US Wakefield design capable producing World Class model feels present state-of-the-art resides Russia Germany Most us havent seen yearsa FUBAR 36 BuIlder Don Assel solved problem making dethermalizer plane bottom-mounted stab use wing spoiler popped-up spoiler L may look smallbut did Job As can seen recess wing spoiler initially much larger Don kept testing whittling down get desired result Unique dethermalizer arrangement Gib Robbins OS 15powered Nostalgia Ga Eureka design uses belicrank midway down selage 1 Lloyd Wood gently shields neat Langley Aerodome twin-pusher Peanut Scale entry wind R 72 Model Aviation Israel China Switzerland states have models far outclimb everything else combination VIT variable-incidence tail auto-pitch prop delayed prop start thinks best Russian models launched models prop blades locked extended position feathered pitch minimum drag nor mal launch began hand-launched-glidertype heave about second 15 feet altitude later timer started prop model continued its way upward variable-pitch prop torqueactuated caused model climb much US model might expected good thermal Jerry indicated although Reiner Hofsass Lothar Doring Germany did use delayed start both used torque-actuated variable-pitch props contrast best knowledge USAs Bob White constantgeometry model make four-minute flyoff round Jerry feels Bobs models limit what can expected aid additional gadgetry Other subtle complexities such quick-change pre-loaded motor tubes Lothar Doring Russian front ends Andrukov good examples addi tional high-tech approaches Jerry sums up comments regarding design requirements category stating anyone expecting stay World Class competition Wakefield 1987 must capable attaining least 5 A-6 minute flights regular basis FiCPower Jerry states top models constructed composite materi als provided dependable con sistent model trim opinion thought US Power models very close World levels thought Ken Phairs model climbed comparably although inconsis tent power patterns transitions held him down 14th place engine/prop com bo might have tops field Jerrys words bunt system thing seen transition always good model off pattern Thomas Kosters Russian-school models actu aly climbed backs think 900 straight up models climbed about 1000 leaning back engine cut would outside A-loop rolling out gain another 20 feet think World Class Power ship will made materials very stable temperature stiff high modulus will hold trim very high speeds would seem standoff score Jerrys assessments would sift out place US status pretty good stead two three events However generally speaking appear dragging feet innovative technology department practically design areas Finally usual criticism again ex pressed seems case after subsequent staging world contest US team seems hard-pressed re tain consistent organizational effectiveness throughout entire course sessions Jerry hints team organization seemed quite good early rounds team participants flew close proximity another initial organization appeared dissolve quickly team participants became separated scattered along flight line during flyoff rounds As Jerry points out little emphasis being placed flyoff situations special support conditions participants progress through domestic team-selection program Since prone consistently fall predictable trap subsequent Champs maybe over due preparing proper antidote What say Newsletter month As stated forego ing snitched newsletter MaxOut will just go step further finger publication months spotlight Article author Jerry Murphy also current president AMA-chartered club Gary Baughman serving veep Rick Pangell authors newsletter may ob tain position its mailing list $6 yearpayable Gary Baughman 250 Silver Spring Drive Colorado Springs CO 80199 Club interests seem span complete Free Flight horizon Indoor obvious tense FAI participation Should isolated Free Flighters residing close longing companionship discuss mutual modeling interests guys made-to-order have some neat flying sites out too Commercial thermalmeters revisited subject FAI comment made February column relative mounting height restrictions thermal sniffers FAI competition prompted inquiry UKnamely Ian Kaynes editor FFN Free Flight News Ian correctly stated no such rule FAI rule book nor pending restricts height such devices However such stated restriction included US Free Flight Team Selection Program rules since failed make distinction previous report thought should clarify comment case may have confused few others well 1985 FAI FF Team Selection Program instructions specifically state No sta tionary thermal sniffers other stationary thermal-sensing devices will allowed launch area Hand-held equipment permitted launch area provided does exceed eight feet height original comment stated six feet admittedly typo trust foregoing explanation may again place good stead FAI contingent Meanwhile Starline International alias Sal Fruciano Steve Riley Scotts dale AZ have begun offer what appears identical device offered Haverhills reported February 1986 column However Starlines package seems bit invit ing $3250 postpaidand $4995 postpaid get full do-it-yourself kit thermometer complete two-piece eight-foot pole probe mount SIs address 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 Wing spoiler DT Now have expounded lastest thermal sniffing gadgetry keep models aloft maybe should give forth some equal time art bringing models back earthas subject purpose accompanying two photos Don Assels AA Fubar 36 Model designs bottom-mounted stabil izers have never very popular since stabpopping dethermalizer concepts became stand ard equipment reason vintage Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas designs incorporate such underslung stab attach ments passed up modelers go searching musty magazine pages some thing different build Whereas bottommounted stabs bit raraity have seen problem attacked trailing parachutes stabs flip 2200 backward wings leading edges pop-up 450 angleall seem trick after fashion seem draw hushed tee-bees orthodox-prone observers wing spoilers nothing new offer subtle approach problem generally draw inquisitive interest observers contrast often lighthearted reactions other options spotted Dons model last sum mer s CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas Meet Dayton OH found myself seeking closer look An closer scrutiny photos will show spoiler incorporation quite simple selfexplanatory single rubberband front wing hold-down peg retains spoiler vertical dethermalizing position stronger hooked stretched rear peg straddling lighted fuse holds spoiler down model power glide modes Continued page 168 June1986 73 Floyd Miller rendition Jim Clems AA Witchhawk CDs FAI FF semi-finals Wright Field other year Bob Lyle looking thermal cap ture %A Toothpicks Model covered purple Mylar film Plane flies great Liiih.IAb ROLLw rLANS UT PARTS 1/2A FULL KIT $2795 y A-B FULL KIT3995 B-C-D PRO KIT4495 B-C-D FULL KIT5995 Tee Dee Back Plate Mount 500 Pacifieraea 50 Surgical Tubingloft 300 Shipping $250 ea order Shipping paid orders over $6000 PRE-PAY OR COD/CA RES ADD 6-1/2% TAX ASI S. s ract other contestants Lets review situation contestant enters Nats signs contract agreeing rules scheduling other conditions cannot logically legally object planning provisions no condi tional entry Ill enter fix Nats contestant doesnt enter because conditions obviously has no leverage correct either Whether like word boycott boycott refusal participate earlier column stated dissatisfied contestant has no choice except boycott event other choice enter agree conditions stated entry blank bright spot whole situation recent Nats planning session character ized unusually strong effort get input persons outside planning group As longtime Nats worker contestant Nats buff applaud effort FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 What really prompted curiosity trimmed-down diminutive size spoiler its original size obviously much larger evident size built-in depression wing itself Don said spoiler worked well its original size caused model dive like kamikaze kept trimming down until arrived acceptable descent rateand what see stopped whittling Very interesting say least Nats notes Dont get lulled trap assuming schedule official Free Fight events years AMA National Championships Lakes Charles LA will re main status quo recent years Some drastic manipulating event schedules take place year permit full two-day space end Nats-week some special 50th Nats Celebration events festivities Basically competition schedule provides three days Indoor activities beginning Saturday July 26and Outdoor events traditionally have commenced Tuesday will now start Monday July 28 thereby moving whole normal five-day Outdoor event schedule forward day winding up Friday August 1 results one-day overlap Indoor Outdoor events Monday need check Official Nats Schedule find favorite PRODUCTS FOR THE DISCERNING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpass LIh.k.eeAin h P4rfomance events copy Nats schedule print ed April 1986 Competition News letter' page 111 Terry Rimert has also advised NFFS Special Event program held conjunc tion official-event schedule events include Indoor Outdoor Ornithopter Helicopter Autogiro Unlimited Rubber Biplane Embryo Endur ance Mulvihill Team Korda Open Rubber Sig Mini-Maxer 7-Il Rubber Distance Rub ber Speed HLG Team Terry will looking volunteers aid timing directing above events keep sharp eye daily NFFS sponsored-event schedule drop around offer help should attending Number 50 Gotcha again Boss caught last column may remember closing com ments consisted backdoor introduction boss Associate Editor Ross McMullen situation came about because thinskinned refusal accept subject role safety pitch caption under photo yers trooly appeared co-columnist Bob Meusers previous editions Now let say editors go Ross quite nice fella first place editors receive positions because inherent friendly natures ability get along temperamental columnists Ross cer tainly fits mold Bob understand occasionally Ross may have trim out por tion reports should result being little lengthy should have space problem particular issue occurs can always depend prompt return unused portion plus accompanying apology invitation re-use clip next submittal should still remain appropriate other major liberty columnists permit editors reworking captions under photos submit normal practice columnist sub mit suggested caption photo ever should descriptive prose prove too wordy too short available page space editor turn will perform necessary literary surgery Unfortunately operations successful once again case previous column April issue find onebut twoplaces resultant scar tissue now requires some additional plastic surgery first place reference Ed Konefes Buzzard Bombshell man brother Joe Bombshell feller second misdemeanor oc 168 Model Aviation FSCALE MODEUNG * FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFSI -t 524 4 77W-Wnl2l Rod L $48 72 Car 02U1/4 L&S $45 - 84 Fakkr D7 F, 539 62 Hoorord Rare Ike 46 60 Horoord Poe 70 EayIa OeBee 532 103 Boa 0-170 Fort $55 60 SaperororinO S6B $24 68 Dnag 046A Ok $32 89 Saperorarina 066 $35oSikor 028 Anrptr $49 62 Ca t Norok P60 $42100 Sport$36 94 Ca H oak P6E F, $54 $foe 230 Sport $497 63Lockheed Vega $34 900rinALoor Wing $56 . ool trIo 0 B 11 $48 80 Martin 74 0dM-i $39 80 Hall Spr Rn dog $43 10$ HP0 $400 Boor $49 107 Aronoa C3 Spt $35r1 68 BOonanca VOoji $39 61 Dorgla 038 Ok 833 177 Laoonrke Sedan $25 132 Doagla 038 Ob$491 73 N AM ak Bomb $49 94 Fag Cart Rarer $45 65 M Mo aade 826049 71 Martin 81$ Boorb $29 81 08 Macqa B b $45 78 Tarnere W-W Boo $35 10808 Moaqa Boorb $55 64 Car Oookk 91 1C2 $43 98 Stea FTi7Koydet $56 ar Oookk_Ft1C2 $54 99 N Bk Wdoo P61 $69 .....A 6d12Hao Coorot Ear $34 7llloag OC3 Iran $32 62 Hoor Mr Matligoo 535195 Doag DC-s Tran $55 194 Ho Mr Malligan $45 86 Hoork Taooao 13 $32 Baerng F-26A Ftr $36 1108 Cor0251/4 L&S $56 ooo8 P-26A Ftr $4$I 60 000810 M2 Mail $24 64 Beorlr C17B Stag $38 59 BroornEaaoMLA $54 - 6 Bead C17B Stag $49 107 Gram Bearat FBF $54 69 Waaa C-6 Cakin $6 68 Brital Haildog Ftr $30 Eloatra $30 73 Tranal Air 6000 $24 82 Lark 11 Elertro $45 107 Mart MB-i Boor $44 62 Sinoo T/W 067 $16 $1 Lindkergo NO-Sit $39 4 81 Stinaao 5/W 087 $34 108 FairrkFTi9 $597 122115tinorr 0/W 087 $38 9dWaaa Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietal FIr P2-B $20 75 Woatid Lyaarder $32. 78 Britol Ptr P38 -.033100 Weerld Lycander $49 118 Brletal 92-B 7 Ford Triort 4-AT $38 IE Peeaa Spar$45776 Ford Triortr 4-AT $45 83 Skyrarket 09SF-i$24114 Ford Triortr 4-AT $59 3d Car Warkk F-dO$2484 BarI-Jayre OFJ2 $56B Lark Lightog P38 538 93 Loeoiog CSAorpk $69 56 Rep Sea-Bee Aor $24 50 GraorJ2-F Dark4 RpSeaB Aorplt $39 70 GraorJ2F Dark $56 106 Pipar J-3 Cak 03959 Gorka GiV Boor $22. ark Hadoo Bork $38 117 Gotha 0-tv Boor 039-63 Gram P6F Helirat $38 68 Bran-Winklo Bird $4555 Heatlr Baky Bolt $247 54 Cart Sorift SF934 $28 Nat Sold Okra DealerPria. eakiart okano Artoeretre rnrtrann oraenee eta atarn La or * OraridOT 50r Up 6-122 Part Aloray .. Add 10% order ekippmog & eta OSA Can & Meo Oleeorhere 15% 125% arri Firtoriol oatalao 5300 inrlade Prre Earl Pore tat atior alone 510$ a, farergo add $1 0$ LEVELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo , aca t raOoaeaolrtlotao MC FROND tarE tt r OaOaCa praaorarle 103078 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO U103 ararrrooarooatora hore 515 FMEST 9001 216 961 360$ OC0a earoaorr 904 478-6745 Al Featuring fast service qualified leople latest equipment including SPECTRUM ANAL YZER AM FM SIGNAL GENERATOR Call Sam Leonard Tony Stiliman custom work competition needs stock complete hobby line specializing competition accessories discounted prices RADIO SOUTHm AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR Iruft Pro Line -I IIl 43 West Nine Mile Rd Pensacola FL 32514 Kin * Sales Service er Inquiries Welcome * curs under another pic Dirty Harry doinghis-thing WPAFB editor states assumption D-T fuse being lit flameless electric igniters again Ross Babyits metal Bandaid box punk coiled up inside snuffer tube top know Safety First good stuff Are still friends Ross. Ross. H-mmmm maybe went lunch See ya downwind Harry Murphy 3824 Oakwood Blvd Anderson IN 46011 Thorp Peanut/Stewart Continued page 75 fit model correct Add small lettering THORP T-18 cowl seams etc using black ball point drafting pen pilot passenger cut light card stock add nice touch Engine intake openings oil radiator opening can simulated painting gluing black tissue cut shape Prop motor Use plastic 4-in propeller two small brass washers between back prop hub small Peck-Polymers nylon thrust button spinner carved soft balsa block grain running nose back Hollow out cut accept prop blades use thin card stock disc back up spinner helps keep spinner should added during mounting prop prop hook nose button spinner painted suit color scheme loop 3M-in flat rubber approxi mately 1 times distance between motor hooks should made up Braid motor tie ends knot wont slip apply rubber lubricant pre stretching motor winding should able get least 95 turns per inch length loop breakII MOWNG LET US KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING move please let us know advanceaix weeks required I I to change address Attach current MA mailing label check appropriate box mail Subscription Dept Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Rston VA 22090 U Check appropriate boxenclose payment 0 NEW SUBSCRIPTION 0 CHANGE OF ADDRESS Non-AMA-member subscription rates $1800 12 months US possessions elsewhere including Canada Mexico $2600 US Schools $900 US Libraries $1350 I Name II Address City/State __________________ ZIP _______ Model Aviation 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 I Lmmmma.mmmmmaeummmmmmmmmmmmammmmmaami * *** NEW IMPROVED ter Ediat Medi wida emae-w Pew *NOs **WANDIT* * *Dealers Inuded * 5 ~nlylJ year klOftCORDn5 * * WetorDry * Stick Abrasives *5 * A Keen Machine gives exceptional 5 * sanding Control excellent finish * *5905Bautc ncl 1 hal Wand 1 each5 *0t65n155 *1 Builder tpevuI fbI 2 flat 1 sell-5 round wand 5 xl B grrls5 *1 Dehve vcxdes3tlal2hal rutnd5 *Bgrrls5 *AddItIonalWands Abrasives available * * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288578g * *PO Box266 uite Texas 75149C June 1986 169 Futuha J SYNTHETIC LUBRICANTS CASTOR LUBRICANTS POWER ADDITIVES FREE CATALOG TECHNICAL T Cr INFO CATALOG 800-242-0489 P0 0ev 057 jrsrtWannn ech nfx 2 9-740-0480 201 SE 12th Street Pompano Beach FL 33080 305-785-7978 ENGINEERING THE LANDING GEAR PEOPLE Tired kit landing gears dont lit biggie properly O & B Engiseenog coo solve problems * Custom built Hoer needs & specs guaronteed lit * Slroeg & durable wilboland luAghoel lauding * 0 & 0 Esgineoriog gear will work & keep biggie llyiog * In stock roplacoweol gear br popular models Byron Pills Chnslen Eagle CAP 21 Balsa ISA J3 CUB Air Tech Pawnee Eagle Nose Big Slick Champ Citabria H & H models Snapper Stinger Snapper Too
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/06
Page Numbers: 72, 73, 168, 169
Free Flight Duration Harry Murphy NFFS AWARDS Gilbert Morris current chairman NFFS National Free Flight Society Ten Models Year Award Committtee has released 1986 selections International Class FIA NordicThe model World Champion Yue Liang Peoples Republic China FiB RubberAA-27 variable pitch delay prop Aleksan dar Andrukov USSR FJC PowerThe model 1985 World Champion Nikolay Nakonechny USSR AMA Outdoor Large PowerSatellite C Modified Randy Archer Small Power4A Uranus Joe Wagner Rub berTerrible Coupe Charles Markos Indoor RubberLe Ordinaire II Cezar Banks Hand Launched GliderSuper Swoop Series Bernard Boehm OrnithopterFancy Girl pusher/canard Frank Kieser Special Award Circle Towhookby Robert Hatschek formal presentations awards made July annual NFFS meeting AMA Nats Lake Charles LA Con gratulations above awardees appreciation committees effort making such deserving selections Satellites return Jack Morehead recently sent Satellite 320 MA-A Free Flight Gas kitsand ever sensational kit includes handpicked cut sanded balsa plywood parts nicely sorted bagged decals rolled plans required complete model adhesive sandpaper covering couple weekends Jack pedals 320 full kit $2795 plus $250 postage handling also pro duces full kits other sizes Bill Bob Hunters Satellite series A/B-size 450 $3995 B/C/D-size 7S8 $5995 788 also available short-kit form $4495 includes cutout parts kits superb Jack com plimented effort maintain availability various sizes proven design Should wish place order theaddress Jacks Models 4036 West 173rd Place Torrance CA 90504 California residents should add 6% tax 450 Class interests K&B again producing limited run 325cc engine However must order direct factory sending $90 plus $2 postage handling Satellite 450 powered interchangeable K&B 35 325 contin ues favorite combination contestants Editors note Newcomers hobby need know AMA Class has engine displacement limit 200 cuin Class B 201-300 cu 325cc engine 198 cu 35cc 214 cu RMcM USA FAI status vs World Class 1985 World Free Flight Champs now history resultant box scores have long since published various model publica tions interested peruse However recently ran across interesting short synop sis assessment Livno Yugoslavia af fair current USA FAI competition stacks up against so-called World Class stand ards assessments opinions Jerry Murphy firsthand observations prestigious affair published recent Max-Out fine newsletter C6loradobased Magnificent Mountain Men FIANordic Jerry opines circletow game level competi tion zoom launch used made flyoffs got close look Yue Liangs model new World Champ event assumed very close models current trend USA Chinese entrant incorporated two-posi tion stab increased incidence tow Jerry believes reduced cidence hook opened zoom done glide incidence event Jerry stated thought US models equal standard winning models zoom launch area focus improvement Another focus area movable stab structures wings FiBWakefield As modelings oldest event three-event international card Jerry thinks thai current trends US Wakefield design capable producing World Class model feels present state-of-the-art resides Russia Germany Most us havent seen yearsa FUBAR 36 BuIlder Don Assel solved problem making dethermalizer plane bottom-mounted stab use wing spoiler popped-up spoiler L may look smallbut did Job As can seen recess wing spoiler initially much larger Don kept testing whittling down get desired result Unique dethermalizer arrangement Gib Robbins OS 15powered Nostalgia Ga Eureka design uses belicrank midway down selage 1 Lloyd Wood gently shields neat Langley Aerodome twin-pusher Peanut Scale entry wind R 72 Model Aviation Israel China Switzerland states have models far outclimb everything else combination VIT variable-incidence tail auto-pitch prop delayed prop start thinks best Russian models launched models prop blades locked extended position feathered pitch minimum drag nor mal launch began hand-launched-glidertype heave about second 15 feet altitude later timer started prop model continued its way upward variable-pitch prop torqueactuated caused model climb much US model might expected good thermal Jerry indicated although Reiner Hofsass Lothar Doring Germany did use delayed start both used torque-actuated variable-pitch props contrast best knowledge USAs Bob White constantgeometry model make four-minute flyoff round Jerry feels Bobs models limit what can expected aid additional gadgetry Other subtle complexities such quick-change pre-loaded motor tubes Lothar Doring Russian front ends Andrukov good examples addi tional high-tech approaches Jerry sums up comments regarding design requirements category stating anyone expecting stay World Class competition Wakefield 1987 must capable attaining least 5 A-6 minute flights regular basis FiCPower Jerry states top models constructed composite materi als provided dependable con sistent model trim opinion thought US Power models very close World levels thought Ken Phairs model climbed comparably although inconsis tent power patterns transitions held him down 14th place engine/prop com bo might have tops field Jerrys words bunt system thing seen transition always good model off pattern Thomas Kosters Russian-school models actu aly climbed backs think 900 straight up models climbed about 1000 leaning back engine cut would outside A-loop rolling out gain another 20 feet think World Class Power ship will made materials very stable temperature stiff high modulus will hold trim very high speeds would seem standoff score Jerrys assessments would sift out place US status pretty good stead two three events However generally speaking appear dragging feet innovative technology department practically design areas Finally usual criticism again ex pressed seems case after subsequent staging world contest US team seems hard-pressed re tain consistent organizational effectiveness throughout entire course sessions Jerry hints team organization seemed quite good early rounds team participants flew close proximity another initial organization appeared dissolve quickly team participants became separated scattered along flight line during flyoff rounds As Jerry points out little emphasis being placed flyoff situations special support conditions participants progress through domestic team-selection program Since prone consistently fall predictable trap subsequent Champs maybe over due preparing proper antidote What say Newsletter month As stated forego ing snitched newsletter MaxOut will just go step further finger publication months spotlight Article author Jerry Murphy also current president AMA-chartered club Gary Baughman serving veep Rick Pangell authors newsletter may ob tain position its mailing list $6 yearpayable Gary Baughman 250 Silver Spring Drive Colorado Springs CO 80199 Club interests seem span complete Free Flight horizon Indoor obvious tense FAI participation Should isolated Free Flighters residing close longing companionship discuss mutual modeling interests guys made-to-order have some neat flying sites out too Commercial thermalmeters revisited subject FAI comment made February column relative mounting height restrictions thermal sniffers FAI competition prompted inquiry UKnamely Ian Kaynes editor FFN Free Flight News Ian correctly stated no such rule FAI rule book nor pending restricts height such devices However such stated restriction included US Free Flight Team Selection Program rules since failed make distinction previous report thought should clarify comment case may have confused few others well 1985 FAI FF Team Selection Program instructions specifically state No sta tionary thermal sniffers other stationary thermal-sensing devices will allowed launch area Hand-held equipment permitted launch area provided does exceed eight feet height original comment stated six feet admittedly typo trust foregoing explanation may again place good stead FAI contingent Meanwhile Starline International alias Sal Fruciano Steve Riley Scotts dale AZ have begun offer what appears identical device offered Haverhills reported February 1986 column However Starlines package seems bit invit ing $3250 postpaidand $4995 postpaid get full do-it-yourself kit thermometer complete two-piece eight-foot pole probe mount SIs address 6146 East Cactus Wren Road Scottsdale AZ 85253 Wing spoiler DT Now have expounded lastest thermal sniffing gadgetry keep models aloft maybe should give forth some equal time art bringing models back earthas subject purpose accompanying two photos Don Assels AA Fubar 36 Model designs bottom-mounted stabil izers have never very popular since stabpopping dethermalizer concepts became stand ard equipment reason vintage Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas designs incorporate such underslung stab attach ments passed up modelers go searching musty magazine pages some thing different build Whereas bottommounted stabs bit raraity have seen problem attacked trailing parachutes stabs flip 2200 backward wings leading edges pop-up 450 angleall seem trick after fashion seem draw hushed tee-bees orthodox-prone observers wing spoilers nothing new offer subtle approach problem generally draw inquisitive interest observers contrast often lighthearted reactions other options spotted Dons model last sum mer s CIA Central Indiana Aeromodelers Old-Timer Nostalgia Gas Meet Dayton OH found myself seeking closer look An closer scrutiny photos will show spoiler incorporation quite simple selfexplanatory single rubberband front wing hold-down peg retains spoiler vertical dethermalizing position stronger hooked stretched rear peg straddling lighted fuse holds spoiler down model power glide modes Continued page 168 June1986 73 Floyd Miller rendition Jim Clems AA Witchhawk CDs FAI FF semi-finals Wright Field other year Bob Lyle looking thermal cap ture %A Toothpicks Model covered purple Mylar film Plane flies great Liiih.IAb ROLLw rLANS UT PARTS 1/2A FULL KIT $2795 y A-B FULL KIT3995 B-C-D PRO KIT4495 B-C-D FULL KIT5995 Tee Dee Back Plate Mount 500 Pacifieraea 50 Surgical Tubingloft 300 Shipping $250 ea order Shipping paid orders over $6000 PRE-PAY OR COD/CA RES ADD 6-1/2% TAX ASI S. s ract other contestants Lets review situation contestant enters Nats signs contract agreeing rules scheduling other conditions cannot logically legally object planning provisions no condi tional entry Ill enter fix Nats contestant doesnt enter because conditions obviously has no leverage correct either Whether like word boycott boycott refusal participate earlier column stated dissatisfied contestant has no choice except boycott event other choice enter agree conditions stated entry blank bright spot whole situation recent Nats planning session character ized unusually strong effort get input persons outside planning group As longtime Nats worker contestant Nats buff applaud effort FF Duration/Murphy Continued page 73 What really prompted curiosity trimmed-down diminutive size spoiler its original size obviously much larger evident size built-in depression wing itself Don said spoiler worked well its original size caused model dive like kamikaze kept trimming down until arrived acceptable descent rateand what see stopped whittling Very interesting say least Nats notes Dont get lulled trap assuming schedule official Free Fight events years AMA National Championships Lakes Charles LA will re main status quo recent years Some drastic manipulating event schedules take place year permit full two-day space end Nats-week some special 50th Nats Celebration events festivities Basically competition schedule provides three days Indoor activities beginning Saturday July 26and Outdoor events traditionally have commenced Tuesday will now start Monday July 28 thereby moving whole normal five-day Outdoor event schedule forward day winding up Friday August 1 results one-day overlap Indoor Outdoor events Monday need check Official Nats Schedule find favorite PRODUCTS FOR THE DISCERNING MODELER Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers Venturi Mufflers Expansion Mufflers Helicopter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems Unsurpass LIh.k.eeAin h P4rfomance events copy Nats schedule print ed April 1986 Competition News letter' page 111 Terry Rimert has also advised NFFS Special Event program held conjunc tion official-event schedule events include Indoor Outdoor Ornithopter Helicopter Autogiro Unlimited Rubber Biplane Embryo Endur ance Mulvihill Team Korda Open Rubber Sig Mini-Maxer 7-Il Rubber Distance Rub ber Speed HLG Team Terry will looking volunteers aid timing directing above events keep sharp eye daily NFFS sponsored-event schedule drop around offer help should attending Number 50 Gotcha again Boss caught last column may remember closing com ments consisted backdoor introduction boss Associate Editor Ross McMullen situation came about because thinskinned refusal accept subject role safety pitch caption under photo yers trooly appeared co-columnist Bob Meusers previous editions Now let say editors go Ross quite nice fella first place editors receive positions because inherent friendly natures ability get along temperamental columnists Ross cer tainly fits mold Bob understand occasionally Ross may have trim out por tion reports should result being little lengthy should have space problem particular issue occurs can always depend prompt return unused portion plus accompanying apology invitation re-use clip next submittal should still remain appropriate other major liberty columnists permit editors reworking captions under photos submit normal practice columnist sub mit suggested caption photo ever should descriptive prose prove too wordy too short available page space editor turn will perform necessary literary surgery Unfortunately operations successful once again case previous column April issue find onebut twoplaces resultant scar tissue now requires some additional plastic surgery first place reference Ed Konefes 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