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FREE FLIGHT INDOOR DICK GANSLEN Indoor fliers will remember Dick Ganslen active years until fall ladder resulted severe injuries required long recuperation died late May 1995 Dick also physiologist worldrenowned pole-vault authorityan AllAmerican pole vault triple jump last competed mid late 60s wrote articles books mechanics pole vault aerodynamics pole vault discus javelin flight psychology sports physiology pharmaceutical applications sports skills professor several colleges including Texas Womans University Denton Texas Texas fliers remember sponsorship numerous contests flying sessions ballroom TWU Due long illness newer fliers Texas wont remember old-timers Thanks did Dick 1995 USIC Dan OGrady performed incredible feat publishing June/July 1995 issue SAM 86 Speaks within week after event issue contained full results almost USIC events plus entertaining report Ten Canadians participated USIC five Canadian records set see box Vlad Linardics Dan OGradys times also new record times Mini-Dome events Although Vlad entered Jr/Sr category Limited Pennyplane 1553 would have won Open category won Jack McGillivray 1523 John Marett third event time 1456 Jack McGillivray first FlD 12749 total best two flightsa new Mini-Dome record placed first Highlights United States Indoor Championships Ten Canadians participated USIC including Grand Champion Jack McGiilivray Five Canadian records set ContestantCatagory Viad LinardicLimited Pennyplane Jack McGillivrayEasy B FiD John Marett Dan OGrady Manhattan Pennyplane Time 1553 2506 4359 1235 1704 SOURCE Bud Tenny PRO 20 2809 second Peanut Scale FAC Scale Ray Harlan posted amazing 1813 omithopter Current winning times expected 12-minute range MiniStick mass-launch winner Larry Cailliau Although timed event model clocked 1203 Jim Grant won Bostonian mass launch very convincingly wasnt anyone near flight time November1995 117 Heres keep three motors wound until launch time John Martin holds onto Beardmore Inflexible FAC Scale model Tenny photo Top view VIad Linardics amazing aluminum variable-pitch prop hub see text Tenny photo Side view VIads machined-aluminum prop hub Some work done numerically controlled mill Tenny photo Dave Aronstein won Coconut Scale mass launch awesome 65-inch-span Russian ANT-25 model captured attention of spectators toward end its flight circled over stands its power diminished veered left just avoided hitting grandstand flew straight along over modelers tables touched down last empty table row descended gently arms Indoor fliers What flight Pete Olshefsky delighted times second USIC Easy B Pennyplane Limited Pennyplane Intermediate Stick times very impressive Well done Pete Enthusiasm Jim Zufelt beat previous high time Easy B hoots howls could heard throughout Dome Cohn Raymond-Jones suffered mishap 35cm model incurring serious damage would have chucked waste barrel Cohn rebuilt model spot salvaging parts other models flew creditable 1348 Amazing Cohn also improved personal-best times Easy B Pennyplane Limited Pennyplane would remiss failed mention hard work done Kirkwood Thermaleers organizing running years USIC results first-class Larry Coslick Roy White Gary Underwood Mary Jane OReilly Howard Henderson Bill Martin USIC can add few highlights Dans listing Using Standard Class Catapult Glider Mike Thompson won Standard Class 830 seven seconds ahead Ralph Schlarb Unlimited Catapult 831 5 second ahead Robert Warmana Jim Buxton won Open HLG again total 17 seconds less Mikes Catapult time Jim Clem built two Thrush John Lenderman design wings biplane almost-new models time tied Gordy Wisniewskis time third 11 seconds behind Dan OGradys 1704 winning time Jim abandoned aging VP prop used standard fixed prop contrast John flew Thrusbl0% 55-inch wing chord 135-inch-diameter prop seventh place 112 out first Are biplanes worth trouble Other noteworthy flights Larry Coslicks 2701 Easy B weighing one-half gram Bernard Hunts 4614 AMA Stick using tandem FlD 3806 Intermediate Stick MiniStick Laurie Barr 1233 Larry Cailliau 1230 Dave Aronsteins yes back Bostonian 534 best 75095 score Senior Vlad Linardic posted 2408 Easy Bwould have sixth Open Andy Tagliafico 915 Federation ROG Larry Loucka 802 No-Cal Scale New Events P-24 PRO 20 introduced year P-24 event consisted seven-model mass launch Jim Clem Bud Tenny placed first second good margin after models midair collision Jims 525 showed event will likely top six minutes held again Pro 20 drew five official flights Jack McGillivray turned 2809not bad 68square-inch model Harmonica Concert afternoon USIC Director Roy White decided things needed livened up asked Richard Miller BlueFin Bostonian fame play harmonica over PA system think things played Irish jigand Jim Miller responded dancing jig Noteworthy Trend seemed touchy modelsEasy Bs MiniStickswere grooving out launch behavior has always personal benchmark signaled correct trim observation 95% misbehaving staggering stalling etc models go off reverse stab tilt caused stick twist have favorite trim combination 118 Model Aviation Martin winds second three motors 35-inch-Two screws rubber band secures Piano Magnum toolbox span Beardmore Inflexible Tenny photolatch see text Easy connectldisconnect Tenny photo Model Aviators South Arkansas Easy B Contest Contestants L-R Terry Tucker Lloyd Greer Jason Greer Joe Knor photo cures staggers please share us Thats Incredible Two photos show variable-pitch prop hub designed constructed Viad Linardic Canadian Senior showed up Open fliers see above hub machined aluminum including some work numerically-controlled millThese photos cant justice hub takes about ten minutes magnifier eye loupe see refinements am surprised Vlad studying mechanical engineer Enough Hands Dave Aronstein wasnt flier big Scale model John Martin entered 35-inch-span Beardmore Inflexible FAG Scale John said despite name real airplane required steel cable tension brace keep wingtips flexing too high flight interesting feature Johns implementation three engines outboard props driven rubber motors running nacelles tips stabilizer center motor enclosed fuselage normal fashion concern John could hold three props still between winding launch John can wind launch single-handedly needed winds outboard motors first blocking prop pin center motor wound normal fashion photo shows other way center motor has wound prop blocked helpers wrist first outboard motor wound Another photo displays Johns manual dexterity preparing launchand outboard motors show clearly model flies rails either center motor three Just reference longest flight 106 scale points 75 highest awarded 87 flight score 63 out 825 final score 138 7th place winning model Jim Millers Voisin Hydro 87 scale points 127 flight time 735 flight points total score 1605 stand awe Scale builders creations models except No-Cal Scale just dont fly long enough interest USIC Wrapup second accolades Dan OGrady about meet management also continued long standing NFFS tradition having handout sheets complete results available within two hours less close event Behind scenes Howard Henderson began building computer databases required support instant results weeks before meet worked literally dawn-to-dusk day adding late entrants entering event results getting result sheets duplicated distribution second-hardest worker Mary Jane OReilly meet headquarters desk have volunteer help early meet handle late entrants pass out contestant kits feed new data Howard No contestant has right complain about late-entry fees until have helped run almost contest let alone meet size Editorial comments US fliers knowa lot showed up contest like combined Indoor Nats World Champs proven world-class site draws contestant over Canada California Washington State England rest ever wonder what missed few Chicago Detroit Kentucky Alabama Florida Pennsylvania Washington DC Lakehurst area several Virginia two Dallas-Ft Worth Shame rest didnt plan come Several fliers entered didnt make due illness accidents contest should draw 200 contestants 1000-mile radius just mentioned cant compete crowdmy models arent good enough never will unless go major meets fly first learned advantage competing big boys went Detroit FAI semifinals 1962 just TIDE WAT ER RADIO CONTROL SHOW OCT28 &29 VIRGINIA BEACH PAVILION CONVENTION CENTER VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA Saturday 9am 5pm ay 10am 4pm Parking ssion $500 day host hotel Radission adjacent Convention Center discount reservations call 804 422-8900 DIRECTIONS 64 Rt 44 East Pavilion 15 located end Rt 44 near oceanfront Additional Information Dave Evans 18041 468-5653Frank Rega CD 1804 479-4905Les Modlin CD 804 481-4745 November1995 119 THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW DIA 15 12 13 14 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MPG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833456 8334568 845687 9456677 1045667 106W8W* 106EW 1146774778 II5W 11BEW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1458 1556 164N 16678 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 75N 5N 8I6778 SERIES 400C 886777 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW CYCLE SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 68 77 8 6778 677 8 67 678 PRO SERIES 3 over year after building first Indoor model Thanks generosity Hardy Brodersen devoted eight hours encouragement use workshop between Day Day Two meet Day Two flights 25 percent longer Day flights Now 30 years later still learn important things Nats USIC Lubbock Nats Waste recently got letter Terry Tucker 403 Robin Rd El Dorado AR 71730 Tel 501 8641375 have building model airplanes since least 1957 control line RC planes recent years never seen Indoor model fly before last summers Nats Lubbock Texas decided stop Texas Tech Coliseum hour two going watch familiar events Three days later still watching Indoor Indoor events underrated modeling After watching asking questions knew try Indoor Several members local club also watched very impressed brought technology back us Arkansas end August built Easy B found generally build very sturdy heavy airplanes After learning use half much glue thought needed sanding piece made some pretty decent models Talk about fun . competition December 94 club scheduled two Easy B contests thanks tremendous support El Dorado Public School System gymnasium available February 25 March 25 1995 first contest members get bugs out system second contest open AMA members great time entrants far 120 miles away owe special thanks Jesse Sheppard Don Mace assistance club enjoys really competitive modeling give indoor try already plan another Easy B contest next year Hying Opportunities sessions listed below latest information available CDs events beginning December 1995 send schedules ASAP listings below include specific announced dates See previous columns listings sites having continuing access Always verify contest date phone before leaving home MARYLANDGoddard NAS Record Trials flying sessions auditorium Building 8 Goddard NAS have requested Saturdays 11 am until 11 pm September 9 September 23* October 7* October 21* November 4* 1995 * tioned national FAI record trials NASA security requires attendees US citizens AMA members license available inspection gate list compiled Tom Vallee must notify Tom intention attending advance meet Changes NASA launch schedule other possible events can preempt auditorium much warning sure verify date Tom before leaving home Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20707 Tel 301 498-0790 NEW JERSEYLakehurst 1995 flying sessions/contests/record trials Hangar #1 scheduled almost weekend between July end October Attendance Lakehurst meets require strict adherence rules 1 must furuish name drivers license number make model vehicle license plate number state registration* Gary Underwood later Wednesday before meet plan attend 2 Obey military regulations especially speed limits no-smoking areas restricted parking clearly posted 3 Certain base personnel give access lavatories other facilities Please route requests assistance through CD 4 absolutely must leave flying 120 Model Aviation ACTORY DIREcT HOTPRICE ON HOT ENGINE ~fViA High Perlormance Competition Engine 177 oz ABA Schnuerle Port Side Exhaust L.-AA Muffler Glow Plug Timing Shims Included -Casted Crankcase Maximum Durability Heat Dissipation Custom Hand-Fitted Piston Cylinder Call Now 800 665-9575 FAX 216 9234349 MC//ISA S & H $400 ode US. OH Ren add 625% tao Northern Velocity Ltd 3656 5tate Road Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 223 area least clean find check CD about locate equipment 5 No photos allowed except hangar *Outoftown participants fly rent car must make special arrangements regarding auto identification Contact Gary Underwood 24 Kennebec Ct Bordentown NJ 08505 call 609 3249004 information NEW YORKBrooklyn Weekend indoor sessions Blue Nose Hangar Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn Oct 2 1-22 Nov 18 Dec 2 1995 Indoor contest Nov 19 1995 site has 150 x 450-foot floor 45 feet rafters field truss beam easy retrieval Contact Ed Whitten 67 Riverside Dr #9A New York NY 10024 Tel 212 724-0282 Safety Latch Some time back ran photos showing versatility Plano brand Magnum tackle box snap catches tackle box work very well can accidentally popped open during travel photo shows quick solution seems foolproof Drill tap latch handles connect rubber band can wrapped between screws easy connect disconnect offers almost perfect security against accidental opening AST Lew Gitlaw NEW BOOK 184 Pages8 112x 11 Send$22 $3 shipping Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY AAQD/3 F1sTlAfl1 lb THE WOODPECKERTM Frrst Convertible Multi-Purpose Covering Tool Pot Pond NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied FIlm Over Film No Problem 11E WXPR easily converts allow apply trims choice See Hobby Dealer First zes saRMcoopted CA osdonto add 8775% solos too orders only1-800-336-5602 Sorry No COOs w AsEREVEATED8A34Pl/26SZ1/16001/8001#001/4SI DoHov Coroer Rooo3273033473266744132778 10 Voo8ht Coo P40 20720 30 26 60 5 15Coo 1840 Jeno21 1832 24653$ 86$52 27Llodbooso NX2 11371434 $2469734 91748 29Idaoo TaperWIog1571422 7204534 6048150 62 36Weatlsad Ly.ndee2571837 724753 002 35Doe 046A Oboe3357243473268746 29500 ss 100 Sport15716223o72445361605 9 7 0 33SIlo TeImolor30 30457389062120T ~ kp~tg410184 1538 205634 6 25Vst Coo 020 38Coo Cohn PB 47 0 74 19Csott SC4624 669489 17Fobbor 07 Flo14 123116o7300449 31soy5. 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FREE FLIGHT INDOOR DICK GANSLEN Indoor fliers will remember Dick Ganslen active years until fall ladder resulted severe injuries required long recuperation died late May 1995 Dick also physiologist worldrenowned pole-vault authorityan AllAmerican pole vault triple jump last competed mid late 60s wrote articles books mechanics pole vault aerodynamics pole vault discus javelin flight psychology sports physiology pharmaceutical applications sports skills professor several colleges including Texas Womans University Denton Texas Texas fliers remember sponsorship numerous contests flying sessions ballroom TWU Due long illness newer fliers Texas wont remember old-timers Thanks did Dick 1995 USIC Dan OGrady performed incredible feat publishing June/July 1995 issue SAM 86 Speaks within week after event issue contained full results almost USIC events plus entertaining report Ten Canadians participated USIC five Canadian records set see box Vlad Linardics Dan OGradys times also new record times Mini-Dome events Although Vlad entered Jr/Sr category Limited Pennyplane 1553 would have won Open category won Jack McGillivray 1523 John Marett third event time 1456 Jack McGillivray first FlD 12749 total best two flightsa new Mini-Dome record placed first Highlights United States Indoor Championships Ten Canadians participated USIC including Grand Champion Jack McGiilivray Five Canadian records set ContestantCatagory Viad LinardicLimited Pennyplane Jack McGillivrayEasy B FiD John Marett Dan OGrady Manhattan Pennyplane Time 1553 2506 4359 1235 1704 SOURCE Bud Tenny PRO 20 2809 second Peanut Scale FAC Scale Ray Harlan posted amazing 1813 omithopter Current winning times expected 12-minute range MiniStick mass-launch winner Larry Cailliau Although timed event model clocked 1203 Jim Grant won Bostonian mass launch very convincingly wasnt anyone near flight time November1995 117 Heres keep three motors wound until launch time John Martin holds onto Beardmore Inflexible FAC Scale model Tenny photo Top view VIad Linardics amazing aluminum variable-pitch prop hub see text Tenny photo Side view VIads machined-aluminum prop hub Some work done numerically controlled mill Tenny photo Dave Aronstein won Coconut Scale mass launch awesome 65-inch-span Russian ANT-25 model captured attention of spectators toward end its flight circled over stands its power diminished veered left just avoided hitting grandstand flew straight along over modelers tables touched down last empty table row descended gently arms Indoor fliers What flight Pete Olshefsky delighted times second USIC Easy B Pennyplane Limited Pennyplane Intermediate Stick times very impressive Well done Pete Enthusiasm Jim Zufelt beat previous high time Easy B hoots howls could heard throughout Dome Cohn Raymond-Jones suffered mishap 35cm model incurring serious damage would have chucked waste barrel Cohn rebuilt model spot salvaging parts other models flew creditable 1348 Amazing Cohn also improved personal-best times Easy B Pennyplane Limited Pennyplane would remiss failed mention hard work done Kirkwood Thermaleers organizing running years USIC results first-class Larry Coslick Roy White Gary Underwood Mary Jane OReilly Howard Henderson Bill Martin USIC can add few highlights Dans listing Using Standard Class Catapult Glider Mike Thompson won Standard Class 830 seven seconds ahead Ralph Schlarb Unlimited Catapult 831 5 second ahead Robert Warmana Jim Buxton won Open HLG again total 17 seconds less Mikes Catapult time Jim Clem built two Thrush John Lenderman design wings biplane almost-new models time tied Gordy Wisniewskis time third 11 seconds behind Dan OGradys 1704 winning time Jim abandoned aging VP prop used standard fixed prop contrast John flew Thrusbl0% 55-inch wing chord 135-inch-diameter prop seventh place 112 out first Are biplanes worth trouble Other noteworthy flights Larry Coslicks 2701 Easy B weighing one-half gram Bernard Hunts 4614 AMA Stick using tandem FlD 3806 Intermediate Stick MiniStick Laurie Barr 1233 Larry Cailliau 1230 Dave Aronsteins yes back Bostonian 534 best 75095 score Senior Vlad Linardic posted 2408 Easy Bwould have sixth Open Andy Tagliafico 915 Federation ROG Larry Loucka 802 No-Cal Scale New Events P-24 PRO 20 introduced year P-24 event consisted seven-model mass launch Jim Clem Bud Tenny placed first second good margin after models midair collision Jims 525 showed event will likely top six minutes held again Pro 20 drew five official flights Jack McGillivray turned 2809not bad 68square-inch model Harmonica Concert afternoon USIC Director Roy White decided things needed livened up asked Richard Miller BlueFin Bostonian fame play harmonica over PA system think things played Irish jigand Jim Miller responded dancing jig Noteworthy Trend seemed touchy modelsEasy Bs MiniStickswere grooving out launch behavior has always personal benchmark signaled correct trim observation 95% misbehaving staggering stalling etc models go off reverse stab tilt caused stick twist have favorite trim combination 118 Model Aviation Martin winds second three motors 35-inch-Two screws rubber band secures Piano Magnum toolbox span Beardmore Inflexible Tenny photolatch see text Easy connectldisconnect Tenny photo Model Aviators South Arkansas Easy B Contest Contestants L-R Terry Tucker Lloyd Greer Jason Greer Joe Knor photo cures staggers please share us Thats Incredible Two photos show variable-pitch prop hub designed constructed Viad Linardic Canadian Senior showed up Open fliers see above hub machined aluminum including some work numerically-controlled millThese photos cant justice hub takes about ten minutes magnifier eye loupe see refinements am surprised Vlad studying mechanical engineer Enough Hands Dave Aronstein wasnt flier big Scale model John Martin entered 35-inch-span Beardmore Inflexible FAG Scale John said despite name real airplane required steel cable tension brace keep wingtips flexing too high flight interesting feature Johns implementation three engines outboard props driven rubber motors running nacelles tips stabilizer center motor enclosed fuselage normal fashion concern John could hold three props still between winding launch John can wind launch single-handedly needed winds outboard motors first blocking prop pin center motor wound normal fashion photo shows other way center motor has wound prop blocked helpers wrist first outboard motor wound Another photo displays Johns manual dexterity preparing launchand outboard motors show clearly model flies rails either center motor three Just reference longest flight 106 scale points 75 highest awarded 87 flight score 63 out 825 final score 138 7th place winning model Jim Millers Voisin Hydro 87 scale points 127 flight time 735 flight points total score 1605 stand awe Scale builders creations models except No-Cal Scale just dont fly long enough interest USIC Wrapup second accolades Dan OGrady about meet management also continued long standing NFFS tradition having handout sheets complete results available within two hours less close event Behind scenes Howard Henderson began building computer databases required support instant results weeks before meet worked literally dawn-to-dusk day adding late entrants entering event results getting result sheets duplicated distribution second-hardest worker Mary Jane OReilly meet headquarters desk have volunteer help early meet handle late entrants pass out contestant kits feed new data Howard No contestant has right complain about late-entry fees until have helped run almost contest let alone meet size Editorial comments US fliers knowa lot showed up contest like combined Indoor Nats World Champs proven world-class site draws contestant over Canada California Washington State England rest ever wonder what missed few Chicago Detroit Kentucky Alabama Florida Pennsylvania Washington DC Lakehurst area several Virginia two Dallas-Ft Worth Shame rest didnt plan come Several fliers entered didnt make due illness accidents contest should draw 200 contestants 1000-mile radius just mentioned cant compete crowdmy models arent good enough never will unless go major meets fly first learned advantage competing big boys went Detroit FAI semifinals 1962 just TIDE WAT ER RADIO CONTROL SHOW OCT28 &29 VIRGINIA BEACH PAVILION CONVENTION CENTER VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA Saturday 9am 5pm ay 10am 4pm Parking ssion $500 day host hotel Radission adjacent Convention Center discount reservations call 804 422-8900 DIRECTIONS 64 Rt 44 East Pavilion 15 located end Rt 44 near oceanfront Additional Information Dave Evans 18041 468-5653Frank Rega CD 1804 479-4905Les Modlin CD 804 481-4745 November1995 119 THE LEADER IN COMPETITION PROPELLERS NEW DIA 15 12 13 14 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10T020%INCREASE IN THRUST MPG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72833456 8334568 845687 9456677 1045667 106W8W* 106EW 1146774778 II5W 11BEW 1167 124W 125W 1256 1356 1458 1556 164N 16678 RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIA PITCH 75N 5N 8I6778 SERIES 400C 886777 9777 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW CYCLE SERIES 100 THP DESIGN TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 68 77 8 6778 677 8 67 678 PRO SERIES 3 over year after building first Indoor model Thanks generosity Hardy Brodersen devoted eight hours encouragement use workshop between Day Day Two meet Day Two flights 25 percent longer Day flights Now 30 years later still learn important things Nats USIC Lubbock Nats Waste recently got letter Terry Tucker 403 Robin Rd El Dorado AR 71730 Tel 501 8641375 have building model airplanes since least 1957 control line RC planes recent years never seen Indoor model fly before last summers Nats Lubbock Texas decided stop Texas Tech Coliseum hour two going watch familiar events Three days later still watching Indoor Indoor events underrated modeling After watching asking questions knew try Indoor Several members local club also watched very impressed brought technology back us Arkansas end August built Easy B found generally build very sturdy heavy airplanes After learning use half much glue thought needed sanding piece made some pretty decent models Talk about fun . competition December 94 club scheduled two Easy B contests thanks tremendous support El Dorado Public School System gymnasium available February 25 March 25 1995 first contest members get bugs out system second contest open AMA members great time entrants far 120 miles away owe special thanks Jesse Sheppard Don Mace assistance club enjoys really competitive modeling give indoor try already plan another Easy B contest next year Hying Opportunities sessions listed below latest information available CDs events beginning December 1995 send schedules ASAP listings below include specific announced dates See previous columns listings sites having continuing access Always verify contest date phone before leaving home MARYLANDGoddard NAS Record Trials flying sessions auditorium Building 8 Goddard NAS have requested Saturdays 11 am until 11 pm September 9 September 23* October 7* October 21* November 4* 1995 * tioned national FAI record trials NASA security requires attendees US citizens AMA members license available inspection gate list compiled Tom Vallee must notify Tom intention attending advance meet Changes NASA launch schedule other possible events can preempt auditorium much warning sure verify date Tom before leaving home Tom Vallee 444 Henryton So Laurel MD 20707 Tel 301 498-0790 NEW JERSEYLakehurst 1995 flying sessions/contests/record trials Hangar #1 scheduled almost weekend between July end October Attendance Lakehurst meets require strict adherence rules 1 must furuish name drivers license number make model vehicle license plate number state registration* Gary Underwood later Wednesday before meet plan attend 2 Obey military regulations especially speed limits no-smoking areas restricted parking clearly posted 3 Certain base personnel give access lavatories other facilities Please route requests assistance through CD 4 absolutely must leave flying 120 Model Aviation ACTORY DIREcT HOTPRICE ON HOT ENGINE ~fViA High Perlormance Competition Engine 177 oz ABA Schnuerle Port Side Exhaust L.-AA Muffler Glow Plug Timing Shims Included -Casted Crankcase Maximum Durability Heat Dissipation Custom Hand-Fitted Piston Cylinder Call Now 800 665-9575 FAX 216 9234349 MC//ISA S & H $400 ode US. OH Ren add 625% tao Northern Velocity Ltd 3656 5tate Road Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 223 area least clean find check CD about locate equipment 5 No photos allowed except hangar *Outoftown participants fly rent car must make special arrangements regarding auto identification Contact Gary Underwood 24 Kennebec Ct Bordentown NJ 08505 call 609 3249004 information NEW YORKBrooklyn Weekend indoor sessions Blue Nose Hangar Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn Oct 2 1-22 Nov 18 Dec 2 1995 Indoor contest Nov 19 1995 site has 150 x 450-foot floor 45 feet rafters field truss beam easy retrieval Contact Ed Whitten 67 Riverside Dr #9A New York NY 10024 Tel 212 724-0282 Safety Latch Some time back ran photos showing versatility Plano brand Magnum tackle box snap catches tackle box work very well can accidentally popped open during travel photo shows quick solution seems foolproof Drill tap latch handles connect rubber band can wrapped between screws easy connect disconnect offers almost perfect security against accidental opening AST Lew Gitlaw NEW BOOK 184 Pages8 112x 11 Send$22 $3 shipping Indoor Model Supply Box 5311 Salem OR 97304 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY AAQD/3 F1sTlAfl1 lb THE WOODPECKERTM Frrst Convertible Multi-Purpose Covering Tool Pot Pond NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied FIlm Over Film No Problem 11E WXPR easily converts allow apply trims choice See Hobby Dealer First zes saRMcoopted CA osdonto add 8775% solos too orders only1-800-336-5602 Sorry No COOs w AsEREVEATED8A34Pl/26SZ1/16001/8001#001/4SI DoHov Coroer Rooo3273033473266744132778 10 Voo8ht Coo P40 20720 30 26 60 5 15Coo 1840 Jeno21 1832 24653$ 86$52 27Llodbooso NX2 11371434 $2469734 91748 29Idaoo TaperWIog1571422 7204534 6048150 62 36Weatlsad Ly.ndee2571837 724753 002 35Doe 046A Oboe3357243473268746 29500 ss 100 Sport15716223o72445361605 9 7 0 33SIlo TeImolor30 30457389062120T ~ kp~tg410184 1538 205634 6 25Vst Coo 020 38Coo Cohn PB 47 0 74 19Csott SC4624 669489 17Fobbor 07 Flo14 123116o7300449 31soy5. 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