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Free Flight: Indoor

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118

FREE FLIGHT INDOOR fr FLYING OPPORTUNITIES information available via E Mail request rten@intexnet browsing special Indoor Web Page maintained Del Ogren URL web page http/wwwinteraccesscomJuncledellindoorl Dels page has links several other pagestwo Indoor sites US Sweden site beginning rubbermodel fliers omithopter site called Flying Contraptions flying Aces site also has extensive contest flyingsession listings list clubs Indoor Group now has 50 members havent heard members register rten@intexnet receive contest announcements see above late-breaking news such outstanding flights other items interest clubs holding Indoor events can send announcements events via E-Mail snail mail Box 830545 Richardson TX 75083 prompt posting members Indoor Group Dels web page Come join us Easy B Postal results teams Japan have received listing shows US team entries times Japan vs United States 1996 Easy B Postal Contest Individual Standings 12 17131825 14571730 1621 1823 4 Larry Loucka13251655 S Dick Hardcastle12491554 6 Thomas Vallee00051444 7 Larry Mzik10251439 8 Chuck Slusarczyk11311240 9 Dan Belieff04381352 lOVeruHacker13481221 11 Jesse Shepherd Jr13411316 l2GeneToshu13250034 13 Ralph Bud Tenny06571056 14 Phillip RandyKleinertl2021159 15 Ted Seaver05030647 16 Gordon Wisniewski05460745 17 Tom Soya0639 l8JohnFellin03350141 3 2000 1841 0209 1720 1520 1512 1454 1438 1319 1326 0229 1235 0244 0450 0625 4 1643 0448 0120 0122 0740 1256 0341 0913 1205 0529 5 1800 0058 0657 0339 1310 0704 0432 1156 1233 0810 Best 2000 1841 1823 1720 1554 1512 1454 1438 1352 1348 1341 1325 1235 1223 0810 0745 0639 0625 Rank Contestant Name Donald Slusarczyk 2 Jim Clem 3 Larry Coslick Japan vs United StatesTeam Times Site Andrews School Cleveland OH Team USA Cleveland Clowns 1 Ceiling 20 feet Contestant Name 12 345 Donald Slusarczyk 1713 1825 2000 Larry Loucka 1325 1655 1720 Larry Mzik 1025 1439 1454 Team Total 5214 Site Ridgewood Jr High St Louis MO Team USA Thermaleers Ceiling 22 feet Contestant Name 1 2 3 4 5 Larry Coslick 1621 1823 0209 0448 0158 Dick Hardcastle 1249 1554 1520 0120 0657 Gene Joshu132500340229 0341 0432 Team Total 4742 Site Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX Team USA Great Plains Southwest Ceiling 26 feet Contestant Name1 2 34 5 Jim Clem145717301841 1643 1800 Jesse ShepherdJr 1341 1316 1326 1256 0704 RalphBudTenny 0657 1056 1235 0913 1156 Team Total 4457 Site NASA Auditorium Greenbelt MD Team USA Goddard FlyersCeiling 18 feet 9 inches Contestant Name 1 2 3 4 5 Thomas Vallee 0005 0444 1512 0122 0339 Dan Belieff043813521319 0740 1310 Randy Kleinert 1202 1159 0244 1205 1233 Team Total 4137 Best Rank 20001 17202 15243 1 Best Rank 18231 15542 13253 2 Best Rank 18411 13412 12353 3 Best Rank 15121 13522 12333 4 Site Andrews School Cleveland OH Team USA Cleveland Clowns Too Ceiling 20 feet Contestant Name1 2345 Best Rank Chuck Slusarczyk11311240143814381 Vein Hacker1348122113482 Tom Soya063906393 Team Total35055 Site Hamilton HS Milwaukee WI Team USA Bong EaglesCeiling 25 feet 6 inches Contestant Name1 2345 Ted Seaver 0503 0647 0450 0529 0810 Gordon Wisniewski 0546 0745 John Fellin 0335 0141 0625 Team Total 2220 Best Rank 08101 07452 06253 6 Straight pins varying effective lengths make effective clamps different wood sizes see text Tenny sketch 116 Model Aviation ITI111111 I1 Ken Johnsons Electric duration Indoor model Tiny prop works bestil-minute flights Santa Anal Tenny photo Jim Clems carbon-fiber aeroelastic prop Flare increased narrower filaments closely spaced Tenny photo FiD Dying though initial entry 1996 Indoor World Championships led us expect largest contest ever discussions about lower participation countries Reasons suggested decline include 1 Difficulty traveling large models now required win 2 Apprehension about microfilm part potential new participants USE PRICE 1183 55X251183 57031183 6221183 63X42388 65 22919395 85X372395 852503395 65X553385 850893395 650653388 70315183 70415183 720183 726183 726W19395 7X7183 708183 709183 7010183 725X725395 752728395 76250325.14395 7624395 79266395 78X78395 92414238 825208 926208 827208 907321395 808208 809206 8015206 85254395 850554395 800655395 800 705395 3 Unwillingness tackle variablegeometry props seemingly required won travel issue centers transporting model boxes huge boxes hold several full-braced FlD model can transported cargo hold airplanes except very special arrangement entrants WCh drastically reduced model storage volume building unbraced models practiced Bernard Hunt having collapsible bracing systems some cases wing posts fold back tuck under wing others cabane folds over sideways wings could stacked closely posts straddling wings below top wing bracing terminated tiny ring hooked top cabane Lift ring release cabane can fold over microfilm issue multifaceted 1 Microfilm fragile plastic coverings 2 Microfilm inevitably ages either shrinks enough warp model becomes brittle shatters vibration shock 3 Microfilm perceived being too difficult cover Personally find much easier suggested solution microfilm problem ban its use Similarly banning variable-geometry props has suggested way solve problem Certainly difficult Sound Suppression Design h Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material FJ2 Continually Evolving Design SIZEUSEPRICE 85 07255 395 8527552W 86282275182W a7507052W 2782708852W 87507552W 8750758853W 875275WS3W 9750775S328 975X775N8S2W 8782775WS2W 87528052W 87528WINS2W 275088W52W 8752225S2W &752825N852W 8752828W5328 87522552W 8752858852W 875285W52W 97522788852W 2752875WS2W 87528088S2W 875295WS2W 8752928W52W 2752958852W 88285S2W 882875S2W 880905328 92418228 925182W 928228 927229 908229 909239 9210228 95265852W 95070852W Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZEUSE PRICESIZEUSE PRICESIZE558 PRICEMULI1-RIADE2 95275852W12215W77W1421012WRepIaceabIeBIadeE 95080852W1221177W142111712WSIZEUSE PRICE 95088852W12211877W1421210122818282262 98252375182W12211577W1421281012W180102262 906552W1221277W142131012W18212122262 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.1012W908Rw2W19211 3300 12062971322132 1W1926PR8u2W20210133700 12072971322141012W1027PR8w2W20212133709 1208297125214W1012W1028P102w328290143700 120977W1425812W1126P162w328210103700 1205W7762142612W1107PPr2w2W210123700 1201077W142812W1406P92w12W222104562 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whal need order direot RacePro 209 267-1414 May1997 117 Make Plans Now Attend 1991 ORIAliR DES MOINES \D[i1 ANKENY IOWA~ srRg0C ~2 4RE1d lyre Sb July 1820 1997 Ankeny IA Dont miss worlds unique aviation event thrilling aerobatics full-scale vintage aircraft huge display RC models exhibitors its coming July Ankeny Iowa information send SASS Aviation Eqo Inc P0 Box 498 Ankeny IA 50021 http//wwwdwxcom/rcguru/expomainhtm Dont miss NOW AVAILABLE RacePro Engineering New single piece CARBON FIBER / EPOXY Unlimited racing propellers have same ARC design dominant Unlimited Gold Galveston Madera 1994 Initial sizes available will 18218 19 a19 20 20 21 2 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 s 25 26 26 information call Joe Marine 209 267-141401 wrile him RacePro Engineering PO BOX 445 Suffer Creek Calif 95685 Faa 209 267-0923 NEW FOR 96 WARWRDS 96 NEW FOR 96 HIRDS OF PREY #2 7//UNDER IN THESK $1995 EACH PRIORITY MA/I TO kMR PRODUCTIONS 8011813 Available Span 631n 725sq ht 551b Engine 40-46 2C o 4 CH Balsa Plywood Built Hardware Included Only Few Hours Final Assembly Easy Fly Beginners Pre-Built Covered Colorful Film Combo W/46 BB ABC Eng $13999 $15999 46 ABC BB Engine Two Years Manufacture Warranty Price Only $5999 OII3ERix RIC MODEL 15437 Info 818 9614616 818 3309351 Visa Master Card $5 99 S&H ea Kit COD Add $5 00 build props initially very few fliers really develop props reliable repeatable devices Tan II best rubber source because its special characteristics get best results using variable props use energy rubber find very difficult build nonmechanical prop ie aeroelastic flaring begins approach 100% energy usage varying pitch Are other ideas about increasing participation FlD Building Hint Gene Stubbs editor Boeing Hawks newsletter spotted clever building trick newsletter Minneapolis MAC published again figure shows concept Push pins varying distances through balsa strip secure pins glue epoxy Cut balsa short strips use pin anchor model parts building board Differing pin lengths accommodate differing wood sizes shapes Aeroelastic Props previous column described Jim Clems continuing search better read effective ways make propellers flare controllable repeatable fashion photo shows success top prop uses carbon-fiber sheet stripped narrow widths bifilar suspension blades Flare increased using narrower filaments reducing distance between filaments Works wonderfully well Electric Duration Another photo shows Ken Johnsons Electric duration model previous column has design details photo highlights important difference between Electric other power sources tiny hand-carved prop gave about 11 minutes duration larger props would outclimb Santa Ana hangar tiny prop gives reduced thrust greatly increased power run because low energy needed turn ANNUAL MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL & HOBBIES SHOW JUNE 7TH AND 8TH 1997 SAT9AM-5PMSUN1OAM-4PM LAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Free parking 5000 cars outdoor boat pond indoor demos flying simulators garden trains Saturday evening Flying Field Demo Teams SWAP SHOPSTATICSHOW INFO CONTACT $20 Per DayDISPLAY EUTOLIncludes AdmissionMust displayed byRon StahlDave Mitchell GROUNDSNo DealersNOON SATURDAY4521 Belvieu Ave129 Leslie Ave AURAU Limit 2 TablesFor InformationBaltimore MD 21215 Baltimore MD 2123 Vernon DaviesContact410 664-2712410 668-6690 UAPAWY TOWASROflII1504 Putty Hill AveMilt Peacock Balto MD 21286833-3133 410http llaero-sportscom/marc 410 823-4562 118 Model Aviation

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118

FREE FLIGHT INDOOR fr FLYING OPPORTUNITIES information available via E Mail request rten@intexnet browsing special Indoor Web Page maintained Del Ogren URL web page http/wwwinteraccesscomJuncledellindoorl Dels page has links several other pagestwo Indoor sites US Sweden site beginning rubbermodel fliers omithopter site called Flying Contraptions flying Aces site also has extensive contest flyingsession listings list clubs Indoor Group now has 50 members havent heard members register rten@intexnet receive contest announcements see above late-breaking news such outstanding flights other items interest clubs holding Indoor events can send announcements events via E-Mail snail mail Box 830545 Richardson TX 75083 prompt posting members Indoor Group Dels web page Come join us Easy B Postal results teams Japan have received listing shows US team entries times Japan vs United States 1996 Easy B Postal Contest Individual Standings 12 17131825 14571730 1621 1823 4 Larry Loucka13251655 S Dick Hardcastle12491554 6 Thomas Vallee00051444 7 Larry Mzik10251439 8 Chuck Slusarczyk11311240 9 Dan Belieff04381352 lOVeruHacker13481221 11 Jesse Shepherd Jr13411316 l2GeneToshu13250034 13 Ralph Bud Tenny06571056 14 Phillip RandyKleinertl2021159 15 Ted Seaver05030647 16 Gordon Wisniewski05460745 17 Tom Soya0639 l8JohnFellin03350141 3 2000 1841 0209 1720 1520 1512 1454 1438 1319 1326 0229 1235 0244 0450 0625 4 1643 0448 0120 0122 0740 1256 0341 0913 1205 0529 5 1800 0058 0657 0339 1310 0704 0432 1156 1233 0810 Best 2000 1841 1823 1720 1554 1512 1454 1438 1352 1348 1341 1325 1235 1223 0810 0745 0639 0625 Rank Contestant Name Donald Slusarczyk 2 Jim Clem 3 Larry Coslick Japan vs United StatesTeam Times Site Andrews School Cleveland OH Team USA Cleveland Clowns 1 Ceiling 20 feet Contestant Name 12 345 Donald Slusarczyk 1713 1825 2000 Larry Loucka 1325 1655 1720 Larry Mzik 1025 1439 1454 Team Total 5214 Site Ridgewood Jr High St Louis MO Team USA Thermaleers Ceiling 22 feet Contestant Name 1 2 3 4 5 Larry Coslick 1621 1823 0209 0448 0158 Dick Hardcastle 1249 1554 1520 0120 0657 Gene Joshu132500340229 0341 0432 Team Total 4742 Site Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX Team USA Great Plains Southwest Ceiling 26 feet Contestant Name1 2 34 5 Jim Clem145717301841 1643 1800 Jesse ShepherdJr 1341 1316 1326 1256 0704 RalphBudTenny 0657 1056 1235 0913 1156 Team Total 4457 Site NASA Auditorium Greenbelt MD Team USA Goddard FlyersCeiling 18 feet 9 inches Contestant Name 1 2 3 4 5 Thomas Vallee 0005 0444 1512 0122 0339 Dan Belieff043813521319 0740 1310 Randy Kleinert 1202 1159 0244 1205 1233 Team Total 4137 Best Rank 20001 17202 15243 1 Best Rank 18231 15542 13253 2 Best Rank 18411 13412 12353 3 Best Rank 15121 13522 12333 4 Site Andrews School Cleveland OH Team USA Cleveland Clowns Too Ceiling 20 feet Contestant Name1 2345 Best Rank Chuck Slusarczyk11311240143814381 Vein Hacker1348122113482 Tom Soya063906393 Team Total35055 Site Hamilton HS Milwaukee WI Team USA Bong EaglesCeiling 25 feet 6 inches Contestant Name1 2345 Ted Seaver 0503 0647 0450 0529 0810 Gordon Wisniewski 0546 0745 John Fellin 0335 0141 0625 Team Total 2220 Best Rank 08101 07452 06253 6 Straight pins varying effective lengths make effective clamps different wood sizes see text Tenny sketch 116 Model Aviation ITI111111 I1 Ken Johnsons Electric duration Indoor model Tiny prop works bestil-minute flights Santa Anal Tenny photo Jim Clems carbon-fiber aeroelastic prop Flare increased narrower filaments closely spaced Tenny photo FiD Dying though initial entry 1996 Indoor World Championships led us expect largest contest ever discussions about lower participation countries Reasons suggested decline include 1 Difficulty traveling large models now required win 2 Apprehension about microfilm part potential new participants USE PRICE 1183 55X251183 57031183 6221183 63X42388 65 22919395 85X372395 852503395 65X553385 850893395 650653388 70315183 70415183 720183 726183 726W19395 7X7183 708183 709183 7010183 725X725395 752728395 76250325.14395 7624395 79266395 78X78395 92414238 825208 926208 827208 907321395 808208 809206 8015206 85254395 850554395 800655395 800 705395 3 Unwillingness tackle variablegeometry props seemingly required won travel issue centers transporting model boxes huge boxes hold several full-braced FlD model can transported cargo hold airplanes except very special arrangement entrants WCh drastically reduced model storage volume building unbraced models practiced Bernard Hunt having collapsible bracing systems some cases wing posts fold back tuck under wing others cabane folds over sideways wings could stacked closely posts straddling wings below top wing bracing terminated tiny ring hooked top cabane Lift ring release cabane can fold over microfilm issue multifaceted 1 Microfilm fragile plastic coverings 2 Microfilm inevitably ages either shrinks enough warp model becomes brittle shatters vibration shock 3 Microfilm perceived being too difficult cover Personally find much easier suggested solution microfilm problem ban its use Similarly banning variable-geometry props has suggested way solve problem Certainly difficult Sound Suppression Design h Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material FJ2 Continually Evolving Design SIZEUSEPRICE 85 07255 395 8527552W 86282275182W a7507052W 2782708852W 87507552W 8750758853W 875275WS3W 9750775S328 975X775N8S2W 8782775WS2W 87528052W 87528WINS2W 275088W52W 8752225S2W &752825N852W 8752828W5328 87522552W 8752858852W 875285W52W 97522788852W 2752875WS2W 87528088S2W 875295WS2W 8752928W52W 2752958852W 88285S2W 882875S2W 880905328 92418228 925182W 928228 927229 908229 909239 9210228 95265852W 95070852W Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZEUSE PRICESIZEUSE PRICESIZE558 PRICEMULI1-RIADE2 95275852W12215W77W1421012WRepIaceabIeBIadeE 95080852W1221177W142111712WSIZEUSE PRICE 95088852W12211877W1421210122818282262 98252375182W12211577W1421281012W180102262 906552W1221277W142131012W18212122262 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.1012W908Rw2W19211 3300 12062971322132 1W1926PR8u2W20210133700 12072971322141012W1027PR8w2W20212133709 1208297125214W1012W1028P102w328290143700 120977W1425812W1126P162w328210103700 1205W7762142612W1107PPr2w2W210123700 1201077W142812W1406P92w12W222104562 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have whal need order direot RacePro 209 267-1414 May1997 117 Make Plans Now Attend 1991 ORIAliR DES MOINES \D[i1 ANKENY IOWA~ srRg0C ~2 4RE1d lyre Sb July 1820 1997 Ankeny IA Dont miss worlds unique aviation event thrilling aerobatics full-scale vintage aircraft huge display RC models exhibitors its coming July Ankeny Iowa information send SASS Aviation Eqo Inc P0 Box 498 Ankeny IA 50021 http//wwwdwxcom/rcguru/expomainhtm Dont miss NOW AVAILABLE RacePro Engineering New single piece CARBON FIBER / EPOXY Unlimited racing propellers have same ARC design dominant Unlimited Gold Galveston Madera 1994 Initial sizes available will 18218 19 a19 20 20 21 2 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 s 25 26 26 information call Joe Marine 209 267-141401 wrile him RacePro Engineering PO BOX 445 Suffer Creek Calif 95685 Faa 209 267-0923 NEW FOR 96 WARWRDS 96 NEW FOR 96 HIRDS OF PREY #2 7//UNDER IN THESK $1995 EACH PRIORITY MA/I TO kMR PRODUCTIONS 8011813 Available Span 631n 725sq ht 551b Engine 40-46 2C o 4 CH Balsa Plywood Built Hardware Included Only Few Hours Final Assembly Easy Fly Beginners Pre-Built Covered Colorful Film Combo W/46 BB ABC Eng $13999 $15999 46 ABC BB Engine Two Years Manufacture Warranty Price Only $5999 OII3ERix RIC MODEL 15437 Info 818 9614616 818 3309351 Visa Master Card $5 99 S&H ea Kit COD Add $5 00 build props initially very few fliers really develop props reliable repeatable devices Tan II best rubber source because its special characteristics get best results using variable props use energy rubber find very difficult build nonmechanical prop ie aeroelastic flaring begins approach 100% energy usage varying pitch Are other ideas about increasing participation FlD Building Hint Gene Stubbs editor Boeing Hawks newsletter spotted clever building trick newsletter Minneapolis MAC published again figure shows concept Push pins varying distances through balsa strip secure pins glue epoxy Cut balsa short strips use pin anchor model parts building board Differing pin lengths accommodate differing wood sizes shapes Aeroelastic Props previous column described Jim Clems continuing search better read effective ways make propellers flare controllable repeatable fashion photo shows success top prop uses carbon-fiber sheet stripped narrow widths bifilar suspension blades Flare increased using narrower filaments reducing distance between filaments Works wonderfully well Electric Duration Another photo shows Ken Johnsons Electric duration model previous column has design details photo highlights important difference between Electric other power sources tiny hand-carved prop gave about 11 minutes duration larger props would outclimb Santa Ana hangar tiny prop gives reduced thrust greatly increased power run because low energy needed turn ANNUAL MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL & HOBBIES SHOW JUNE 7TH AND 8TH 1997 SAT9AM-5PMSUN1OAM-4PM LAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Free parking 5000 cars outdoor boat pond indoor demos flying simulators garden trains Saturday evening Flying Field Demo Teams SWAP SHOPSTATICSHOW INFO CONTACT $20 Per DayDISPLAY EUTOLIncludes AdmissionMust displayed byRon StahlDave Mitchell GROUNDSNo DealersNOON SATURDAY4521 Belvieu Ave129 Leslie Ave AURAU Limit 2 TablesFor InformationBaltimore MD 21215 Baltimore MD 2123 Vernon DaviesContact410 664-2712410 668-6690 UAPAWY TOWASROflII1504 Putty Hill AveMilt Peacock Balto MD 21286833-3133 410http llaero-sportscom/marc 410 823-4562 118 Model Aviation

Author: B. Tenny


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/05
Page Numbers: 116, 117, 118

FREE FLIGHT INDOOR fr FLYING OPPORTUNITIES information available via E Mail request rten@intexnet browsing special Indoor Web Page maintained Del Ogren URL web page http/wwwinteraccesscomJuncledellindoorl Dels page has links several other pagestwo Indoor sites US Sweden site beginning rubbermodel fliers omithopter site called Flying Contraptions flying Aces site also has extensive contest flyingsession listings list clubs Indoor Group now has 50 members havent heard members register rten@intexnet receive contest announcements see above late-breaking news such outstanding flights other items interest clubs holding Indoor events can send announcements events via E-Mail snail mail Box 830545 Richardson TX 75083 prompt posting members Indoor Group Dels web page Come join us Easy B Postal results teams Japan have received listing shows US team entries times Japan vs United States 1996 Easy B Postal Contest Individual Standings 12 17131825 14571730 1621 1823 4 Larry Loucka13251655 S Dick Hardcastle12491554 6 Thomas Vallee00051444 7 Larry Mzik10251439 8 Chuck Slusarczyk11311240 9 Dan Belieff04381352 lOVeruHacker13481221 11 Jesse Shepherd Jr13411316 l2GeneToshu13250034 13 Ralph Bud Tenny06571056 14 Phillip RandyKleinertl2021159 15 Ted Seaver05030647 16 Gordon Wisniewski05460745 17 Tom Soya0639 l8JohnFellin03350141 3 2000 1841 0209 1720 1520 1512 1454 1438 1319 1326 0229 1235 0244 0450 0625 4 1643 0448 0120 0122 0740 1256 0341 0913 1205 0529 5 1800 0058 0657 0339 1310 0704 0432 1156 1233 0810 Best 2000 1841 1823 1720 1554 1512 1454 1438 1352 1348 1341 1325 1235 1223 0810 0745 0639 0625 Rank Contestant Name Donald Slusarczyk 2 Jim Clem 3 Larry Coslick Japan vs United StatesTeam Times Site Andrews School Cleveland OH Team USA Cleveland Clowns 1 Ceiling 20 feet Contestant Name 12 345 Donald Slusarczyk 1713 1825 2000 Larry Loucka 1325 1655 1720 Larry Mzik 1025 1439 1454 Team Total 5214 Site Ridgewood Jr High St Louis MO Team USA Thermaleers Ceiling 22 feet Contestant Name 1 2 3 4 5 Larry Coslick 1621 1823 0209 0448 0158 Dick Hardcastle 1249 1554 1520 0120 0657 Gene Joshu132500340229 0341 0432 Team Total 4742 Site Bedford Boys Ranch Bedford TX Team USA Great Plains Southwest Ceiling 26 feet Contestant Name1 2 34 5 Jim Clem145717301841 1643 1800 Jesse ShepherdJr 1341 1316 1326 1256 0704 RalphBudTenny 0657 1056 1235 0913 1156 Team Total 4457 Site NASA Auditorium Greenbelt MD Team USA Goddard FlyersCeiling 18 feet 9 inches Contestant Name 1 2 3 4 5 Thomas Vallee 0005 0444 1512 0122 0339 Dan Belieff043813521319 0740 1310 Randy Kleinert 1202 1159 0244 1205 1233 Team Total 4137 Best Rank 20001 17202 15243 1 Best Rank 18231 15542 13253 2 Best Rank 18411 13412 12353 3 Best Rank 15121 13522 12333 4 Site Andrews School Cleveland OH Team USA Cleveland Clowns Too Ceiling 20 feet Contestant Name1 2345 Best Rank Chuck Slusarczyk11311240143814381 Vein Hacker1348122113482 Tom Soya063906393 Team Total35055 Site Hamilton HS Milwaukee WI Team USA Bong EaglesCeiling 25 feet 6 inches Contestant Name1 2345 Ted Seaver 0503 0647 0450 0529 0810 Gordon Wisniewski 0546 0745 John Fellin 0335 0141 0625 Team Total 2220 Best Rank 08101 07452 06253 6 Straight pins varying effective lengths make effective clamps different wood sizes see text Tenny sketch 116 Model Aviation ITI111111 I1 Ken Johnsons Electric duration Indoor model Tiny prop works bestil-minute flights Santa Anal Tenny photo Jim Clems carbon-fiber aeroelastic prop Flare increased narrower filaments closely spaced Tenny photo FiD Dying though initial entry 1996 Indoor World Championships led us expect largest contest ever discussions about lower participation countries Reasons suggested decline include 1 Difficulty traveling large models now required win 2 Apprehension about microfilm part potential new participants USE PRICE 1183 55X251183 57031183 6221183 63X42388 65 22919395 85X372395 852503395 65X553385 850893395 650653388 70315183 70415183 720183 726183 726W19395 7X7183 708183 709183 7010183 725X725395 752728395 76250325.14395 7624395 79266395 78X78395 92414238 825208 926208 827208 907321395 808208 809206 8015206 85254395 850554395 800655395 800 705395 3 Unwillingness tackle variablegeometry props seemingly required won travel issue centers transporting model boxes huge boxes hold several full-braced FlD model can transported cargo hold airplanes except very special arrangement entrants WCh drastically reduced model storage volume building unbraced models practiced Bernard Hunt having collapsible bracing systems some cases wing posts fold back tuck under wing others cabane folds over sideways wings could stacked closely posts straddling wings below top wing bracing terminated tiny ring hooked top cabane Lift ring release cabane can fold over microfilm issue multifaceted 1 Microfilm fragile plastic coverings 2 Microfilm inevitably ages either shrinks enough warp model becomes brittle shatters vibration shock 3 Microfilm perceived being too difficult cover Personally find much easier suggested solution microfilm problem ban its use Similarly banning variable-geometry props has suggested way solve problem Certainly difficult Sound Suppression Design h Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material FJ2 Continually Evolving Design SIZEUSEPRICE 85 07255 395 8527552W 86282275182W a7507052W 2782708852W 87507552W 8750758853W 875275WS3W 9750775S328 975X775N8S2W 8782775WS2W 87528052W 87528WINS2W 275088W52W 8752225S2W &752825N852W 8752828W5328 87522552W 8752858852W 875285W52W 97522788852W 2752875WS2W 87528088S2W 875295WS2W 8752928W52W 2752958852W 88285S2W 882875S2W 880905328 92418228 925182W 928228 927229 908229 909239 9210228 95265852W 95070852W Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZEUSE PRICESIZEUSE PRICESIZE558 PRICEMULI1-RIADE2 95275852W12215W77W1421012WRepIaceabIeBIadeE 95080852W1221177W142111712WSIZEUSE PRICE 95088852W12211877W1421210122818282262 98252375182W12211577W1421281012W180102262 906552W1221277W142131012W18212122262 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Gene Stubbs editor Boeing Hawks newsletter spotted clever building trick newsletter Minneapolis MAC published again figure shows concept Push pins varying distances through balsa strip secure pins glue epoxy Cut balsa short strips use pin anchor model parts building board Differing pin lengths accommodate differing wood sizes shapes Aeroelastic Props previous column described Jim Clems continuing search better read effective ways make propellers flare controllable repeatable fashion photo shows success top prop uses carbon-fiber sheet stripped narrow widths bifilar suspension blades Flare increased using narrower filaments reducing distance between filaments Works wonderfully well Electric Duration Another photo shows Ken Johnsons Electric duration model previous column has design details photo highlights important difference between Electric other power sources tiny hand-carved prop gave about 11 minutes duration larger props would outclimb Santa Ana hangar tiny prop gives reduced 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